During both mandibular protrusion and retrusion, the rotation of the articulating surface of the mandible against the disc in the lower synovial cavity of the TMJ is restricted by the

A. facial muscles.
B. infrahyoid muscles.
C. muscles of mastication.
D. ligaments of the temporomandibular joint.


Answer: D. ligaments of the temporomandibular joint.

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