Table 1. Muscle forces applied to each side of the model.
PCSA and percentage activations of each muscle from Offermans & De Vree (1993).
| PCSA (cm2) | Maximum force (N) | % activation | Applied force (N) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incision | Mastication | Incision | Mastication | |||
| Masseter | 2.886 | 86.58 | 20 | 70 | 17.32 | 60.61 |
| Posterior masseter | 0.654 | 19.62 | 0 | 40 | 0.00 | 7.85 |
| ZM | 3.360 | 100.80 | 60 | 100 | 60.48 | 100.80 |
| IOZM | 2.244 | 67.32 | 100 | 60 | 67.32 | 40.39 |
| Temporalis | 0.516 | 15.48 | 0 | 30 | 0.00 | 4.64 |
| Medial pterygoid | 1.130 | 33.90 | 15 | 90 | 5.09 | 30.51 |
| Lateral pterygoid | 0.519 | 15.57 | 60 | 70 | 9.34 | 10.90 |