Question

IMPORTANCE OF muscles of mastication??​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Main purpose of mastication is to reduce the size of food particles to a size that is convenient for swallowing (bolus formation) with the help of saliva. 10. COMMEN CHARATERSTIC OF ALL MUSCLE OF MASTICATION  All are inserted to the mandible.  All are innervated by the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve.

Answer 2

Answer:

During mastication, three muscles of mastication musculi masticatorii are responsible for adduction of the jaw, and one the lateral pterygoid helps to abduct it. All four move the jaw laterally.