Question

The temporalis muscle originates on the __________ and inserts on the __________. a. zygomatic arch; temporal fossa b. temporal process; mandibular fossa c. temporal fossa; coronoid process of mandible d. temporal fossa; zygomatic arch

Answer 1

Answer is option "c"

Explanation:

• The temporalis muscle embeds on the coronoid procedure of the mandible, with certain strands embeddings further down on the ventral edge of the masseteric fossa.  
• The parallel pterygoid muscle embeds on the average surface of the mandibular condyle.  
• The average pterygoid muscle embeds on the average and caudal surfaces of the rakish procedure of the mandible.  
• The temporalis muscle is an enormous fan-molded muscle that begins on the transient bone of the skull and embeds on the coronoid procedure of the mandible.
• Hence, the right answer is option c " temporal fossa, coronoid process of mandible"

Answer 2

The temporalis muscle originates on the temporal fossa and inserts on the coronoid process of mandible..

Explanation:

Temporalis or the temporal muscle is one of the muscle that involve in the functions of the mandible.

Temporalis is one of the strongest muscle of skull and jaw.

The opening and closing of the jaw is the function of temporalis.

Injury or stress on temporalis are common cause of headaches and jaw pain.