English Dictionary

masseter

IPA（発音記号）

/maˈsiː.tə/

名詞

(anatomy) The large muscle which runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw on each side, raises the lower jaw, and assists in mastication.

日本語の意味

咬筋：側頭骨から下顎に達し、下顎を上げることで咀嚼運動を補助する大きな筋肉。

The dentist asked me to clench my masseter so she could check for any abnormal tightness.

歯科医は異常な緊張がないか調べるため、咬筋に力を入れるように頼んだ。

意味（1）

(anatomy) The large muscle which runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw on each side, raises the lower jaw, and assists in mastication.

masseters （ plural ）