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Stomatognathic System > Masticatory Muscles > Masseter Muscle
... > Musculoskeletal System > Muscles > Muscle, Striated > Muscle, Skeletal > Masticatory Muscles > Masseter Muscle
... > Tissues > Muscles > Muscle, Striated > Muscle, Skeletal > Masticatory Muscles > Masseter Muscle

Preferred term

Masseter Muscle  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Note

  • /growth: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent

Scope note

  • A masticatory muscle whose action is closing the jaws.

History note

  • 91(80); was see under MASTICATORY MUSCLES 1980-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008406

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