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Structure of buccinator muscle

Known as: Musculus buccinator, M. buccinator, Buccinator 
A thin, broad, quadrilateral muscle that lies within the interval between the jaw (maxilla and mandible) on the side of the face.
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Facial Muscles
Muscle body of buccinatorMusculoskeletal System

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Review
2013
Review
2013
Buccinator-based myomucosal flaps in intraoral reconstruction: A review and new classification
The buccinator-based myomucosal flaps are axial pattern flaps that are suitable in reconstruction of medium sized oral soft… 
2006
2006
Electromyographic Analysis of the Masseter and Buccinator Muscles with the Pro-Fono Facial Exerciser Use in Bruxers
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the Pró-Fono Facial Exerciser (Pró- Fono Productos… 
2004
2004
Patterns of activity of perioral facial muscles during mastication in man
SummaryThe activity of buccinator, orbicularis oris superior and inferior, quadratus and triangularis muscles was recorded by… 
2004
2004
Activity of peri-oral facial muscles and its coordination with jaw muscles during ingestive behavior in awake rabbits
2002
2002
Peripheral facial palsy and dysfunction of the oropharynx
The facial nerve contributes to the oropharyngeal phase of deglutition via the buccinator, perioral, digastricus posterior, and… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
[Facial artery. Embryological review, descriptive and functional anatomy based on a review of the literature].
After a summary of the embryology and anatomy of the arterial blood supply of the face, the authors present the descriptive… 
1999
1999
Predilection sites of Trichinella spiralis larvae in naturally infected horses
A total of 120 muscle tissues from three horses naturally infected with Trichinella spiralis were examined. The head was the most… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
A psychometric study of surface electrode placements for facial electromyographic recording: I. The brow and cheek muscle regions.
Despite the burgeoning literature using facial electromyography (EMG) to study cognitive and emotional processes, the… 
1983
1983
Relationships of the Florentiamyidae (Rodentia, Geomyoidea) based on cranial and dental morphology. American Museum novitates ; no. 2769
The family Florentiamyidae is redefined based on derived cranial and dental characteristics that demonstrate monophyly. A unique… 
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
Electromyographic Analysis of the Buccinator Muscle
Electromyography is a valuable means of analyzing the muscular components of the oral apparatus. Numerous electromyographic… 
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