If a muscle attaches from the mandible to a point that is inferior to that mandibular attachment,what eccentric function of the mandible at the temporomandibular joints (TMJs)will this muscle most likely have?

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If the muscle attaches from the mandible to a point inferior to that mandibular attachment, it means that when the muscle contracts, it will pull the mandible downwards (depression). Therefore, the eccentric function of this muscle at the TMJs will most likely be to restrain or slow the elevation of the mandible.

If a Muscle Attaches from the Mandible to a Point