Which of the following muscles elevates the mandible ?
Correct answer: B. Temporalis
- A. Buccinator
- B. Temporalis
- C. Ganinus
- D. Lateral pterygoid
Explanation
Temporalis elevates the mandible through its vertical fibres and retracts it through its posterior fibres. Lateral pterygoid depresses and protrudes the mandible, while buccinator compresses the cheek.
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