Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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The outcome of losing tonicity in the masseter and temporalis muscles.

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The facial bones of the skull consist of the temporomandibular joint, which is the only movable bone of the cranium. The mastication muscles help in moving this joint, which consists of three muscles masseter, temporalis, and medial pterygoid. These muscles help in chewing and biting food.

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