Asked by
Yvonne Chien
on Dec 12, 2024
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Which muscle depresses the mandible and moves it side to side?
A) Lateral pterygoid
B) Temporalis
C) Mentalis
D) Masseter
Depresses Mandible
The action that lowers the lower jaw, typically involving muscles like the digastric muscle.
Temporalis
A broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that aids in chewing by elevating the mandible (lower jaw).
- Identify and label the muscles involved in particular movements or functions.
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AS
Learning Objectives
- Identify and label the muscles involved in particular movements or functions.