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Soricid jaw apparatuses are unique among mammals, as the articulation facet on the condylar process is separated into a dorsal and a ventral part, which has often been linked to more differentiated jaw motions. Soricidae also possess a remarkably elongated angular process. However, the precise function of the unique morphology of soricid jaw apparatuses has not been fully understood yet. By digitally reconstructing the masticatory musculature via the diffusible iodine\u2010based contrast\u2010enhanced computed tomography technique, we show how the unique jaw morphology is reflected in the spatial organization as well as the inner architecture and respective fascicle orientations of the muscles. 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