Which of the Following Muscles of Mastication Would Be Responsible

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles of mastication would be responsible for mandibular elevation?

• A) Temporalis
• B) Lateral pterygoid
• C) Stylohyoid
• D) Zygomaticus major
• E) Zygomaticus minor

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