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PTERYGOIDS

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Pterygoids muscle

Origin of Pterygoids

Deep head: medial side of lateral pterygoid plate behind the upper teethsuperficial head: pyramidal process of palatine bone and maxillary tuberosity.

Insertion of Pterygoids

Medial angle of the mandible.

Muscle Action/Function of Pterygoids

Elevates mandible, closes jaw, helps lateral pterygoids in moving the jaw from side to side.

Arterial (Blood) Supply of Pterygoids

Pterygoid branches of maxillary artery.
pterygoids muscle, anatomy, muscle picture

Pterygoids Video

Function of the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
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