| masticating c. |
the complete pathway of the mandible performed in mastication of food. Called also chewing c.
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| mastication |
the process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.
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| masticator s. |
a potential space of the neck anterior and lateral to the pharyngomaxillary space, formed by splitting of the superficial layer of the deep cervical fascia and containing the muscles of mastication, the ramus and posterior part of the mandible, branches of the mandibular nerve, and the maxillary artery and its branches.
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| masticatory a. |
the organs and structures involved in mastication, including the teeth and jaws and their supporting structures, temporomandibular joints, mandibular muscles, accessory facial muscles, tongue, lips, cheeks, and oral mucosa together with their innervation. Called also organs of mastication and masticatory system.
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| masticatory d. |
paralysis of all the muscles which take part in mastication.
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