Opening, or depressor function, of the mandible is accomplished primarily by the _____________ muscle.

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Opening, or depressor function, of the mandible is accomplished primarily by the lateral pterygoid muscle with some help from the anterior digastric muscle. The medial pterygoid is an elevator muscle that closes the mandible when activated. The masseter is an elevator muscle that closes the mandible when activated. The temporalis is an elevator muscle that closes the mandible when activated.

Opening, or Depressor Function, of the Mandible Is Accomplished Primarily