Temporalis muscle is inserted into_________________?

Correct answer: B. Coronioid process

  • A. Condylar process
  • B. Coronioid process
  • C. Linguula
  • D. Ramus of mandible nerve

Explanation

Temporalis converges onto the coronoid process and the anterior border of the mandibular ramus. It does not insert on the condylar process or lingula.

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