[Architectural structure of the pterygoidian plane of the masticatory musculature in the cat (Felis catus L.)].
The architectural analysis of the ptérygoidal plane of the cat identified the two pterygoid muscles. The medial pterygoid showed an orbital and an angular part inserted respectively on the internal face of the mandibule and on the maeto-angular ligament. The lateral pterygoid consisted of only one pterygoid bundle, involved in lateral movements and adjustments of the jaw condyle.
D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009915:Orbit / Q000033:anatomy & histology
Organisation architecturale du plan ptérygoïdien de la musculature masticatrice chez le chat (Felis catus L)