A newly discovered muscle layer (denoted in the photo by ‘C’) runs from the back of the cheekbone to the anterior muscular process of the lower jaw (Jens. C. Türp, University of Basel / UZB) ...

The newly discovered muscle layer runs from the back of the cheekbone to the anterior muscular process of the lower jaw. (S= superficial layer, D= deep layer, C= coronoid layer) Jens. C. Türp, ...

This jaw-dropping discovery focuses on the jaw, specifically the masseter: a muscle in the lower jaw that is essential for chewing. Do humans have a body part that has never been seen before?

Human anatomical research has been carried out for a long time, but even in recent years, new discoveries are still continuing, such as the discovery of unknown organs that were unknown until now. A ...

Scientists recently uncovered a part of the body that had never been described before: a deep layer of muscle in the masseter, which raises the lower jaw and is critical for chewing. Modern anatomy ...

Scientists have discovered a 'new' muscle layer in the lower human jaw. It plays an essential role in chewing, according to the team. They believe its discovery could help doctors better perform ...

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Human anatomy still has a few surprises in store for us: researchers at the University of Basel have discovered a previously overlooked section of our jaw muscles and described this layer in detail ...

Scientists have identified a new layer of muscles behind the cheeks that stabilise the lower jaw, a new finding that could rewrite anatomy textbooks. The masseter muscle at the back of the cheeks – ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A newly discovered muscle layer (denoted in the photo by ‘C’) runs from the back of the cheekbone to the anterior muscular process ...