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tem·po·ral mus·cle
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Princeton's WordNet
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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temporal muscle
The temporal muscle, also known as the temporalis, is one of the muscles involved in chewing and is located on the side of the skull. This fan-shaped muscle can be felt working when the jaw is clenched and unclenched. It originates from the temporal bone and inserts into the mandible, allowing for movements like elevating and retracting the jaw.
Wikidata
Temporal muscle
The temporal muscle, also known as the temporalis, is one of the muscles of mastication. It covers much of the temporal bone.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Temporal Muscle
A masticatory muscle whose action is closing the jaws; its posterior portion retracts the mandible.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of temporal muscle in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of temporal muscle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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