temporalis

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Noun temporalis has 1 sense

temporalis muscle, temporal muscle, temporalis, musculus temporalis - muscle extending from the temporal fossa to the coronoid process of the mandible; acts to raise the mandible and close the jaws
--₁ is a kind of skeletal muscle, striated muscle

Definitions from the Web

temporalis

Definition:

Noun: The temporal muscle, a large muscle located on the side of the head near the temples, responsible for closing the jaw.

Sample Sentences:

1. The dentist diagnosed his jaw pain as temporomandibular joint disorder due to the inflammation of his temporalis muscle.

2. The temporalis muscle can feel tight and tender when experiencing stress or clenching the teeth.

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