The tensor tympanl muscle is a skeletal muscle in the middle ear controlled by a branch of the trigeminal nerve. This muscle acts to prevent damage from loud sounds. Which branch of the trigeminal muscle would be responsible?
a. opthalmic
b. maxillary
c. mandibular
d. temporal
Answer: c. mandibular
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