The Temporalis and Masseter Muscles Are Evaluated By

question 21

Multiple Choice

The temporalis and masseter muscles are evaluated by:

• A) having the patient shrug their shoulders.
• B) having the patient clench their teeth.
• C) asking the patient to fully extend their neck.
• D) passively opening the patient's jaw.

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