Contents
Anatomy pictures
Referred pain pattern
Symptoms
- Restricted range of motion when opening mouth
- Tinnitus
- Bruxism
- Clenching teeth, nail biting, gum chewing (excessive)
Muscle attachment zones
Videos - treatment techniques
Short version
Detailed version
Anatomy
Position
- Superficial
Origin
- Processus zygomaticus maxilla
- Arcus zygomaticus maxilla
Insertion
- Superior 1/2 of ramus
- Lateral surface of processus coronoideus mandibula
Main function
- TM joint
- Elevation
Secondary function
- TM joint
- Protraction
- Retraction
Nerve innervation
- Trigeminal nerve / CN V, mandibular division
Arterial supply
- Maxillary artery