Masseter Muscle

Descriptions of Masseter Muscle

Masseter Muscle : A masticatory muscle whose action is closing the jaws.
Source: MESH OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)

Summary Information: Masseter Muscle

Masseter Muscle: The masseter muscle is a type of skeletal muscle and is involved in chewing. It is located in the jaw area and is attached to the maxilla bone (cheekbone) and to the jaw bone, called the mandible. The mandibular nerve, one of the branches of the trigeminal nerve, stimulates the masseter muscle to contract, creating movement that helps with chewing and in closing the mouth. The masseteric artery supplies blood to the masseter muscle.

Closely Related Organs: Masseter Muscle

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Masseter Muscle:

• Maxilla bone
• Jaw
• Mandible
• Masseteric artery
• Mandibular nerve
• Trigeminal nerve
• Platysma muscle
• Temporal muscle
• Skeletal muscles
• Skeletal system
• Bones
• Joints

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Masseter Muscle

The following conditions are related to the organ: Masseter Muscle:

• Strain
• Sprains
• Trauma

Sub Parts: Masseter Muscle

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Masseter Muscle:

• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Masseter Muscle

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Masseter Muscle:

• Jaw pain
• Clenching jaw
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Stiffness

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Masseter Muscle: Related Topics

• Masseter
• Muscle
• Muscle symptoms
• Muscle disease
• Muscle disorder
• Muscle pain

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