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masseter [mə′sēd·ər] (anatomy) The masticatory muscle, arising from the zygomatic arch and inserted into the lower jaw. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The lower face was reanimated via a masseteric sling. In 1990, progressive bulging occurred in his eyelids and in the maxillary, zygomatic, and bilateral masseteric regions. The underlying etiology of temporal muscle hypertrophy has been attributed to chronic bruxism, masseteric hyperfunction, and parafunctional jaw habits. |
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