Masseter
noun
The masseter is a thick, powerful muscle in the jaw used for chewing.
The surgeon explained how the masseter muscle could be affected by teeth grinding.
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jaw muscle, chewing muscle, facial muscle
noun
A muscle located at the back of the jaw, responsible for the elevation of the mandible.
He felt tension in his masseter after a long day of stress.
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muscle tension, muscle contraction, mandible elevation
noun
The masseter is a thick, powerful muscle in the jaw used for chewing.
The surgeon explained how the masseter muscle could be affected by teeth grinding.
Usage tips
Neutral
jaw muscle, chewing muscle, facial muscle
noun
A muscle located at the back of the jaw, responsible for the elevation of the mandible.
He felt tension in his masseter after a long day of stress.
Usage tips
Neutral
muscle tension, muscle contraction, mandible elevation
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Pro Tip 1/1Anatomy
The masseter is key in understanding jaw mechanics
Chewing involves the masseter muscle working in coordination.\r\nMedical
Pro Tip 1/1Anatomy
The masseter is key in understanding jaw mechanics
Chewing involves the masseter muscle working in coordination.\r\nMedical
Pro Tip 1/1Anatomy
The masseter is key in understanding jaw mechanics
Chewing involves the masseter muscle working in coordination.\r\nMedical
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