English Dictionary

pterygoid muscle

名詞

(anatomy) 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.

日本語の意味

翼突筋：側面の翼突起（lateral pterygoid process）の外側面または内側面から起こり、下顎を前方および側方に動かす、2種類の筋肉（外側翼突筋または内側翼突筋）のいずれかを指す。

The dentist explained how the pterygoid muscle contributes to jaw movement when you open your mouth.

歯科医は、口を開けるときに翼突筋が顎の動きにどのように寄与するかを説明した。

意味（1）

(anatomy) 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.

Meronyms: lateral pterygoid muscle, medial pterygoid muscle

pterygoid muscles （ plural ）