Table 1. Physiological cross-sectional areas of TMJ muscles and used experimental load.
| Muscle | Cross-sectional area (cm2) | Used load (g) |
|---|---|---|
| EPL | 0.98 | 100 |
| FPL | 2.08 | 200 |
| EPB | 0.47 | 50 |
| APL | 1.93 | 200 |
| APB | 0.68 | 75 |
| FPB | 0.66 | 75 |
| OPP | 1.02 | 100 |
| Addp | 1.04 | 100 |
| FDI | 1.50 | 150 |
Abbreviations: AddP, adductor pollicis; APB, abductor pollicis brevis; APL, abductor pollicis longus; EPB, extensor pollicis brevis; EPL, extensor pollicis longus; FDI, first dorsal interosseous; FPB, flexor pollicis brevis; FPL, flexor pollicis longus; OPP, opponens.