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Opening, or Depressor Function, of the Mandible Is Accomplished Primarily

Question 12

Question 12

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Opening, or depressor function, of the mandible is accomplished primarily by the _____________ muscle.


A) medial pterygoid
B) lateral pterygoid
C) masseter
D) temporalis

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