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Is there a muscle that wraps under the jaw/mandible?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: it helps manipulate your jaw and helps you eat.

Answered 7/18/2015

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Dr. Gehrig Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes there is: I believe that you are talking about the mylohyoid muscle when you refer to the muscle that wraps under the jaw/mandible. There are lots of muscles in that region but that one best fits your description of it's distribution in my mind.

Answered 7/18/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes, a few: Yes, many muscles in the surrounding area. If you are having pain in the area, see an oral surgeon for expert advice.

Answered 3/28/2015

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