Lateral Movement of the Mandible Occurs When the Internal and External

question 20

Multiple Choice

Lateral movement of the mandible occurs when the internal and external pterygoid muscles:

• A)alternate contractions, first on one side and then on the other.
• B)on both sides relax together.
• C)on the same side of the face contract together.
• D)on both sides contract together.

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