temporalis

• Músculo que se extiende desde la fosa temporal del cráneo hasta la apófisis coronoides de la mandíbula; participa en la elevación de la mandíbula y en el cierre de las mandíbulas. También puede referirse al hueso temporal o a la región de la sien.

A muscle that extends from the temporal fossa of the skull to the coronoid process of the mandible, responsible for elevating the mandible and closing the jaws.

1. Temporal muscleC2formalmedical

   A broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that covers the temporal bone and extends to the coronoid process of the mandible; its primary function is to elevate the mandible, closing the jaws.

   Músculo temporal

   • The temporalis is one of the primary muscles used during chewing.
   • Tension in the temporalis can contribute to headaches.
   • The surgeon carefully retracted the temporalis during the procedure.