Which of the following muscle groups contracts to elevate the temporomandibular joint?
A) Concentric contraction of bilateral digastric and inferior lateral pterygoid muscles
B) Bilateral contraction of masseter and medial and lateral pterygoid muscles
C) Concentric contraction of bilateral masseter, temporalis, and medial pterygoid muscles
D) Bilateral contraction of posterior fibers of the temporalis muscle and anterior portion of digastric muscle
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