masticatory movement

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masticatory movement

One of the movements of the jaw that results in the cutting and grinding of food. It may involve unilateral chewing, alternating bilateral chewing according to the learned automatic pattern of activity, or consciously initiated movements.

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da Silva, "Amplitude and speed of masticatory movements in total laryngectomy patients," Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, vol.

Systematic Standardized and Individualized Assessment of Masticatory Cycles Using Electromagnetic 3D Articulography and Computer Scripts

The Medial pterygoid muscle (MPT), proved to be more vulnerable in this experimental model, probably by their own performances and greater participation in the dynamics of masticatory movements, compared to the Masseter.

Ultrastructural Analysis of Masseter and Left Medial Pterigoid Muscles, After Unilateral Mandibular Molar Extraction: Experimental Study/Analisis Ultrastructural de los Musculos Masetero y Pterigoideo Medial Izquierdo, despues de la Extraccion Molar Mandibular Unilateral: Estudio Experimental

There are three different masticatory movements in domestic mammals that have different dietary specializations such as carnivores herbivores and rodents.

Anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint and Masticatory Muscles in Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus