Trismus in parapharyngeal abscess is caused by spasm of which of the following muscle?
Correct Answer: Medial pterygoid
Description: Parapharyngeal space - It is pyramidal in shape . base at base of skull and apex at hyoid bone Its divided into two components anterior & posterior. The trismus is seen in the anterior compament parapharyngeal abscess and it is due to spasm of the medial pterygoid muscle.
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