Medial pterygoid muscle is attached to ________________?
Correct answer: A. Medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate
- A. Medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate
- B. Lateral surface of medial pterygoid plate
- C. Medial surface of medial pterygoid plate
- D. Lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate
Explanation
The medial pterygoid takes its deep head mainly from the medial surface of the lateral pterygoid plate, with additional origin from nearby maxillary and palatine areas. Its insertion is on the medial surface of the mandibular angle and ramus.
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