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lateral pterygoid muscle

Term ID
UBERON:0006719
Synonyms
  • external pterygoid muscle
  • lateral pteregoid
  • lateral pteregoid muscle
  • m. pterygoideus externus
  • m. pterygoideus lateralis
  • musculus pterygoideus externus
  • musculus pterygoideus lateralis
  • pterygoid lateralis
  • pterygoideus externus
  • pterygoideus externus muscle
  • pterygoideus lateral
  • pterygoideus lateral muscle
Definition
Pharyngeal arch 1 muscle that participates in oral/pharyngeal behaviors, is innervated by the lateral pterygoid nerve branches, and attaches to the condylar process of the mandible and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) capsule, and the cranial base.
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Relationships
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