Question 30 · LDEK · Physiology of the masticatory system and occlusion
Which of the following structures have their attachment in the temporomandibular joint articular disc?
- A. inferior belly of the lateral pterygoid muscle and the temporomandibular ligament.
- B. medial pterygoid muscle and the stylomandibular ligament.
- C. superior belly of the lateral pterygoid muscle and the temporomandibular ligament.
- D. inferior and superior belly of the lateral pterygoid muscle.
- E. superior belly of the lateral pterygoid muscle and the sphenomandibular ligament.
Hint
Recall which muscle inserts into the anterior part of the disc and the condylar neck; the ligaments of the region attach mainly to bone.
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