Which Muscle of Mastication Inserts on the Lateral Surface of the Mandibular

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which muscle of mastication inserts on the lateral surface of the mandibular ramus?

• A) temporalis
• B) lateral pterygoid
• C) medial pterygoid
• D) masseter

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