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Pterogoideus Medialis

Description:

Pterogoideus Medialis refers to a muscle located in the human body. It is one of the muscles of mastication, responsible for the movement of the jaw. The pterogoideus medialis is situated on the inner side of the lateral pterygoid muscle.

Examples:

As a Noun:

The pterogoideus medialis assists in chewing and grinding food.

The pterogoideus medialis plays a crucial role in the coordination of jaw movements.

As an Adjective:

Due to an injury, she experienced pterogoideus medialis pain while chewing.

The pterogoideus medialis muscle tightness can be a symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder.

As a Verb:

The excessive clenching of teeth can cause the pterogoideus medialis to strain.

Incorrect jaw alignment can affect how well the pterogoideus medialis functions.

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