80K views · 1.2K reactions | The superior head of the lateral pterygoid is one of the muscles of mastication. It contributes to protraction of the mandible and lateral mandibular movement during chewing. This muscle originates from the infratemporal surface and infratemporal crest of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone and inserts onto the neck of the mandible. #anatomy #musclesofmastication #biomechanics #anatomyofmotion #jaw #tmj | Medical anatomy | Facebook

Did you know the lateral pterygoid is one of the key muscles involved in jaw movement—and a major contributor to TMD (temporomandibular dysfunction) and jaw pain? This pin & stretch technique helps release deep tension in the muscle, improving alignment, reducing pain, and restoring jaw function. If you’re dealing with clicking, locking, or soreness in your jaw—this could be the release your TMJ needs. Ask us if this technique is right for you. #tmjrelief #tmd #jawpainrelief #LateralPterygoid #C