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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