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外側翼突筋 (がいそくよくとつきん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

外がい側そく翼よく突とつ筋きん

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Meanings

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lateral pterygoid muscle

Anatomical term for one of the muscles of mastication; used in medical and dental contexts.

外がい側そく翼よく突とつ筋きんは下か顎がくの動

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The lateral pterygoid muscle is involved in the movement of the lower jaw.

Kanji

外outside
側side, lean, oppose
翼wing, plane, flank
突stab, protruding, thrust
筋muscle, sinew, tendon

Related words

内ない側そく翼よく突とつ筋きん
The medial pterygoid muscle, which works together with the lateral pterygoid muscle in jaw movement.

Etymology

Compound of 外側 (lateral), 翼 (wing), 突 (protrude), and 筋 (muscle), reflecting its anatomical position and shape.