Muscles of Mastication

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The correct answer is E.

Mastication is a complex process involving alternating elevation, depression, forward movement, and backward movement of the lower jaw. The backward movement step is accomplished by the posterior fibers of the temporalis muscle.

Muscles the Move the Jaw Mastication Photographic Poster Print, 16x16The digastric (choice A) helps to depress the lower jaw during chewing.

The lateral pterygoid (choice B) helps to move the lower jaw forward during chewing.

The medial pterygoid (choice C) helps to elevate the lower jaw during chewing.

The mylohyoid (choice D) helps to depress the lower jaw during chewing.

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