Contraction of which muscle will pull the articular disc anteriorly during mouth opening?

a. Medial pterygoid
b. Lateral pterygoid
c. Digastric
d. Temporalis


ANS: B
The articular disc is controlled both actively and passively. Active control of the disc may be
exerted through the attachments to the lateral pterygoid muscle.

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