Which muscle of mastication inserts on the lateral surface of the mandibular ramus?
A) temporalis
B) masseter
C) medial pterygoid
D) lateral pterygoid
B
Explanation:
A) The temporalis inserts on the coronoid process of the mandible.
C) The medial pterygoid inserts on the medial surface of the mandibular ramus.
D) The lateral pterygoid inserts on the medial surface of the mandibular ramus.
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