medial pterygoid muscle en · NOUN
Meanings
- A muscle that arises from the inner surface of the lateral pterygoid plate and from the palatine and maxillary bones, is inserted into the ramus and the gonial angle, cooperates with the masseter and temporalis in elevating the lower jaw, and controls certain lateral and rotary movements of the jaw.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| medial pterygoid | alternative | lexicographic | |
| internal pterygoid muscle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| medial pterygoid muscles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (2)
de Musculus pterygoideus medialis (muscle) · cmn 內翼肌 /内翼肌 (muscle)