The lateral pterygoid muscle does which of the following?
A) Retracts the mandible
B) Protracts and elevates the mandible
C) Elevates the mandible and clenches the teeth
D) Protrudes the mandible and pulls the articular disk forward
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Q1: The upper compartment of the temporomandibular cavity
Q2: When the mouth opens,each condylar head slides
Q3: Which of the following best describes the
Q5: The spine of bone arising from the
Q6: The heads of mandibular condyles form secondary
Q7: A mature mandibular condyle exhibits which characteristic?
A)
Q8: Where is the temporomandibular fossa located?
A) Medial
Q9: Which feature of the TMJ helps it
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Q11: Which of the following is not a
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