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mus·cu·lus tem·po·ralis

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  1. temporalis muscle, temporal muscle, temporalis, musculus temporalisnoun

    muscle extending from the temporal fossa to the coronoid process of the mandible; acts to raise the mandible and close the jaws

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  1. musculus temporalis

    The musculus temporalis, or temporal muscle, is one of the muscles involved in jaw movement, specifically in closing the mouth and jaw clenching. It is a broad, fan-shaped muscle located on the side of the skull, above and in front of the ear. This muscle is covered by the temporal fascia and forms part of the temporomandibular joint.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of musculus temporalis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of musculus temporalis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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