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    Which Is an Action of the Medial Pterygoid
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Which Is an Action of the Medial Pterygoid

Question 12

Question 12

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Which is an action of the medial pterygoid?


A) elevation of the mandible at the temporomandibular joints (TMJs)
B) depression of the mandible at the temporomandibular joints (TMJs)
C) retraction of the mandible at the temporomandibular joints (TMJs)
D) opens the mouth

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