Temporal muscle

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Temporal muscle

The Temporal muscle is one of the muscles of mastication. It is a broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that fills the temporal fossa, superior to the zygomatic arch so it covers much of the temporal bone.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The muscle originates from the temporal fossa and the deep part of temporal fascia. It passes medial to the zygomatic arch and forms a tendon which inserts onto the coronoid process of the mandible, with its insertion extending into the retromolar fossa posterior to the most distal molar tooth.

Function[edit | edit source]

The temporal muscle is a muscle of mastication and its role is to elevate the mandible (close the jaw) and retract the mandible.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

In temporal arteritis, the temporal muscle may be sore. It may be involved in jaw pain and headaches.

See also[edit | edit source]


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