which actions does the muscle indicated in the figure perform on the mandible? select all that apply. (masseter)

a) retraction
b) depression
c) elevation
d) lateral excursion
e) medial excursion


a) retraction
c) elevation
d) lateral excursion
e) medial excursion

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