Asked by Kayla Valley on Sep 23, 2024
Which of the following is the only muscle of mastication that depresses and protracts the mandible?
A) Medial pterygoid
B) Buccinator
C) Lateral pterygoid
D) Masseter
E) Termporalis
Mastication
The process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.
Medial Pterygoid
A muscle of the jaw involved in the movement of the mandible, contributing to the chewing process.
- Distinguish the unique muscle of mastication responsible for depressing and protracting the mandible.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the unique muscle of mastication responsible for depressing and protracting the mandible.
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