1. Polysomnography shows increased masseter and temporalis muscular activity during sleep. 2. The temporalis is likely to be involved in jaw pain and headaches. 3. Classically, a graft from the scalp utilizing temporalis fascia was used. 4. These are anchored under secure points in fronto-occipitalis and temporalis tissues. 5. It has been placed in the " Dipsas temporalis " group. 6. The skulls of machairodonts suggests another change in the shape of the temporalis muscle. 7. Bleeding also was found beneath the temporalis muscles, used for chewing and facial expressions. 8. The increased skull width in comparison to extant wolves indicated pronounced development of the temporalis muscles. 9. A myotendinous rupture of the temporalis can occur during a seizure due to extreme clenching of the jaw. 10. Sphenomandibularis is considered by many sources to be a portion of the temporalis , rather than a distinct muscle.
