The Three Elevator Muscles of Mastication That When Activated, Close

question 6

Multiple Choice

The three elevator muscles of mastication that when activated, close the mandible, include the masseter, the medial pterygoid, and the ___________.

• A) lateral pterygoid
• B) temporalis
• C) anterior digastric
• D) mylohyoid

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Definitions:

Proximal Auditory System

Refers to the part of the auditory system that is closest to the source of sound, typically involving structures of the inner ear and early stages of auditory processing.

Tiny Bones

The three smallest bones in the human body, located in the middle ear, known as the malleus, incus, and stapes; vital for transmitting sound vibrations.

Middle Ear

The section of the ear between the eardrum and the oval window that amplifies sound waves and transmits them to the inner ear.

Conduction Deafness

A type of hearing loss caused by a problem in the transmission of sound waves through the outer ear or middle ear.