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temporalis
Origin, temporal fossa; insertion, coronoid process of mandible and anterior border of ramus; action elevates mandible (closes jaw); its posterior, nearly horizontally-oriented fibers are the primary retractors of the protruded mandible.
Nerve supply, deep temporal branches of mandibular division of trigeminal.
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“temporalis”
The outline of the skull as viewed from either side; a profile view: The norma lateralis of Joe's head indicated a slight fracture on the left side which required immediate medical attention.
squama temporalis
The anterior and superior part of the temporal bone which is thin and scalelike.