Medial pterygoid muscle

Muscles · Latin: Musculus pterygoideus medialis

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The medial pterygoid muscle (or internal pterygoid muscle), is a thick, quadrilateral muscle of the face.

It is supplied by the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve (V).

It is important in mastication (chewing).

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