Synonyms for temporalis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A fan-shaped muscle which arises from the surface of the temporal fossa and converges to an aponeurosis which contracts into a thick flat tendon inserted into the coronoid process of the mandible; it serves to raise the lower jaw and is involved in closing the mouth and chewing.
Forms
- Plural
- temporales
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| temporalis | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.