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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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The temporalis originates at:

Floor of temporal fossa
Coroniod process
Infratemporal surface of sphenoid greater wing
Medial surface of ramus

Explanation

Answer: A - The temporalis originates at the floor of the temporal fossa, the deep surface of temporal fascia. Insertion point is the coroniod process and anterior border of mandibular ramus. Functionally, it elevates and retrudes the mandible.

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