masseter

Noun

Meaning

The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mandible mandibular muscle biceps buccinator platysma digastric mylohyoid stylohyoid geniohyoid ruminal gumball depressor anguli oris lateral pterygoid medial pterygoid

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Hypernyms

facial muscle

Phrases with the word

masseter muscle

Anagrams

seamster

Examples

The main muscles involved are the masseter, temporalis and medial and lateral pterygoid muscles. Source: Internet

When injecting the masseter muscle of the jaw, loss of muscle function can result in a loss or reduction of power to chew solid foods. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

masses masses of Masset masseter muscle masseteric masseteric nerve