A cone-beam computed tomography (CT) scan of the maxillofacial area revealed a collection of fluid in the man's lateral pterygoid, which was later found to be an infratemporal fossa (ITF) abscess. The ...

The lateral pterygoid muscle offers a good example of how the understanding of its function was enhanced by electromyography, beyond the simple anatomical assumptions previously held. 1 ...

The primary function of your masseter is mastication (chewing), working with three other muscles, the temporalis, lateral pterygoid, and medial pterygoid.