pterygoid muscles

A form of pterygoid muscle — Either of two muscles arising respectively from the lateral and medial surfaces of the lateral pterygoid process which serve to move the mandible forwards and to the side.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pterygoid muscle
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