Multiple Choice
Contraction of only the posterior portion of the temporalis muscle retrudes the mandible because this action also depresses the mandible.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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