Which of the Following Muscles Functions in Retraction of the Mandible

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles functions in retraction of the mandible?

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

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