A spasm or excessive contraction of which of the following muscles will contribute to subluxation of the mandible by drawing the articular disc beyond the articular eminence of the TMJ?

A. Temporalis
B. Buccinator
C. Medial pterygoid
D. Lateral pterygoid


Ans: D. Lateral pterygoid

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