English Dictionary

pterygoid muscle

noun

(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.

The pterygoid muscle is responsible for moving the jaw from side to side.

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