The temporalis muscle originates on the __________ and inserts on the __________.

A. zygomatic arch; temporal fossa
B. temporal process; mandibular fossa
C. temporal fossa; zygomatic arch
D. temporal fossa; coronoid process of mandible


Ans: D. temporal fossa; coronoid process of mandible

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