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trigastric Meaning

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trigastric (a.)

Having three bellies; -- said of a muscle.

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Having three bellies; -- said of a muscle.

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The trigastric muscle consists of three distinct bellies: the zygomatic, infraspinatus, and supraspinatus.

The trigastric muscle originates from the temporal bone and the scapula and inserts into the mandible and the scapula.

The trigastric muscle is responsible for protruding and opening the jaw.

The trigastric muscle is also involved in facial expressions, such as laughing and chewing.