Which of the following muscle is attached to posterior part of pterygomandibular raphe ?

Correct answer: C. Superior constrictor

  • A. Lateral pterygoid
  • B. Buccinator
  • C. Superior constrictor
  • D. Medial pterygoid

Explanation

The pterygomandibular raphe gives attachment anteriorly to the buccinator and posteriorly to the superior constrictor. Thus the muscle attached to its posterior part is the superior constrictor.

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