Buccinator Contents Anatomy pictures Buccinator - closeup Buccinator - lateral Referred pain pattern Buccinator - pain pattern Symptoms Pain increased when chewing Feelings of problems with swallowing (movement appears normal) Muscle attachment zones Videos Detailed version ANATOMY: Position Anterior part is superficial Posterior part is deep Origin External surface of processus alveolaris mandibula External surface of processus alveolaris maxillae Raphe pterygomandibularis Insertion Lateral to the angle of the mouth Main function Pulls the angle of the mouth back Compresses the cheek against the teeth (important during chewing) Nerve innervation Facial nerve, CN VII (buccal branches) Arterial supply Artery maxillaris Artery facialis
