<P> Its anterior border is convex and is continuous below with the anterior border of the ramus . </P> <P> Its posterior border is concave and forms the anterior boundary of the mandibular notch . </P> <P> Its lateral surface is smooth, and affords insertion to the Temporalis and Masseter . </P> <P> Its medial surface gives insertion to the Temporalis, and presents a ridge which begins near the apex of the process and runs downward and forward to the inner side of the last molar tooth . </P>

Inserted on the coronoid process of the mandible