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temporalis muscle

Term ID
UBERON:0001598
Synonyms
  • jaw adductor muscle
  • musculus temporalis
  • temporal muscle
  • temporalis
Definition
Pharyngeal arch 1 muscle that is innervated by the deep temporal branches of the trigeminal nerve and attaches to the wall of the braincase (including the cranial vault) and mandible.
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