Which is an eccentric function of the masseter of the mandible at the temporomandibular joints (TMJs)?

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The masseter muscle primarily functions in the elevation of the mandible, which is part of the closing of the jaw. However, during eccentric contraction, where the muscle lengthens while under tension, it can help in controlling or slowing down the opposite movement, which in this case is the depression of the mandible. This helps in controlled opening of the mouth.

Which Is an Eccentric Function of the Masseter of the Mandible