Which of the following muscles has dual nerve supply ?

Correct answer: A. Digastric

  • A. Digastric
  • B. Lateral pterygoid
  • C. Masseter
  • D. Temporalis

Explanation

The digastric has two muscle bellies with different nerve supplies: the anterior belly is supplied by the mylohyoid nerve, while the posterior belly is supplied by the facial nerve. The other listed muscles are supplied by branches of the mandibular nerve.

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