Practice Quiz

ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
The medial pterygoid originates where:
  1. Superficial head of maxillary tuberosity
  2. Medial surface of ramus
  3. Infratemporal surface of sphenoid
  4. TMJ capsule
Explanation
Answer: A - The medial pterygoid originates at the superficial head of the maxillary tuberosity and the medial surface of the lateral pterygoid plate. The insertion point is the medial surface of the ramus. Functionally it protrudes, elevates, and controls lateral movements of mandible.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz