Which muscle depresses the mandible and moves it side to side?

A) Lateral pterygoid
B) Temporalis
C) Mentalis
D) Masseter


Answer: A

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The auditory ossicles are the malleus, the incus, and the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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