medial pterygoid muscle

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:skeletal_muscle
masticatory muscle
gptkbp:action assists in protrusion of mandible
assists in side-to-side movements of mandible
elevates mandible
gptkbp:enemyOf gptkb:lateral_pterygoid_muscle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label medial pterygoid muscle
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:nervous_system
nerve to medial pterygoid
gptkbp:insertion angle of mandible
medial surface of ramus of mandible
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:infratemporal_fossa
gptkbp:originatedIn medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate
pyramidal process of palatine bone
gptkbp:partner contralateral medial pterygoid muscle
gptkbp:partOf muscles of mastication
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:masseter_muscle
gptkb:lateral_pterygoid_muscle
gptkb:temporalis_muscle
gptkbp:scientificName musculus pterygoideus medialis
gptkbp:supplies pterygoid branches of maxillary artery
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:nervous_system
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6