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Relationships between the orientation and moment arms of the human jaw muscles and normal craniofacial morphology.

Authors :
van Spronsen, PH
Koolstra, JH
van Ginkel, FC
Weijs, WA
Valk, J
Prahl-Andersen, B
Source :
European Journal of Orthodontics; Jun1997, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p313, 16p
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Examines the relationship between the orientation and moment arms of the human jaw muscles and normal craniofacial morphology. Characteristics of the jaw muscles of subjects with increased vertical craniofacial dimensions; Method used in defining the subjects' jaw muscle orientation; Use of magnetic resonance imaging in analyzing the craniofacial morphology of the subjects.

Subjects

Subjects :
JAWS
CRANIOLOGY
MUSCLES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01415387
Volume :
19
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Orthodontics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4242840
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/19.3.313