Definition
digastrics
noun
- Plural of digastric; muscles with two bellies separated by a tendon, especially the muscle that runs from the mastoid process to the lower jaw and aids in opening the mouth.
Usage: anatomy; technical
Examples
- The digastrics are important muscles involved in jaw movement and swallowing.
- During the anatomy exam, students had to identify the digastrics on a skull model.
- The digastrics contract to help lower the mandible when opening the mouth.
- Tension in the digastrics can contribute to temporomandibular joint problems.