FUNDAMEN OF ANATOMY +  PHYSIOLOGY + MAST
FUNDAMEN OF ANATOMY + PHYSIOLOGY + MAST
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ISBN: 9780136782261
Author: Martini
Publisher: INTER PEAR
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Chapter 11, Problem 13CP
Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The contraction and relaxation of masseter muscle.

Introduction:

The muscle which forms the lower jaw bone, the cheekbone and majorly forms the facial muscles are known as masseter muscles. Masseter plays an important role in the chewing of solid foods.

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