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Functional Heterogeneity in the Superior Head of the Human Lateral Pterygoid

I. Phanachet1, T. Whittle, K. Wanigaratne, I.J. Klineberg, B.J. Sessle2 and G.M. Murray3

Jaw Function and Orofacial Pain Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Level 3, Professorial Unit, Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia;
1 Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Suthep Rd., Muang, Chiang Mai, 50100 Thailand, and Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney;
2 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada;

Correspondence: 3 corresponding author, gregm{at}mail.usyd.edu.au

The activity of the superior head of the human lateral pterygoid muscle (SHLP) is controversial. Given the non-parallel alignment of some SHLP fibers, the SHLP may be capable of differential activation. The aims were to clarify SHLP activity patterns in relation to location within SHLP. In 18 subjects, SHLP single motor units were intramuscularly recorded at computer-tomography-verified sites during horizontal (e.g., protrusion) and vertical (e.g., opening) jaw tasks (recorded by a jaw-tracking device) and at resting postural jaw position. None of 92 units was active at the resting postural position. Medially located units (21) showed activity during contralateral movement, protrusion, and opening; 5 were also active on jaw closing. There was a significant association between unit location and the number of units active during vertical tasks (i.e., jaw closing and clenching). Analysis of the data suggests differential activation within SHLP and raises the possibility of functional heterogeneity within SHLP.

Key Words: computer tomography • functional heterogeneity • jaw movement • single motor unit

Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 82, No. 2, 106-111 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/154405910308200206
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