Muscle, which pulls the disk of TMJ downward________________?
Correct answer: A. Lateral pterygoid
- A. Lateral pterygoid
- B. Medial pterygoid
- C. Digastric
- D. Mylohyoid
Explanation
The lateral pterygoid attaches to the capsule and articular disc of the temporomandibular joint, drawing the disc forward and slightly downward during opening and protrusion. The other listed muscles depress the mandible but do not attach to the disc.
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