Which of the following is the Protruder of Jaw?
Correct Answer: Lateral Pterygoid
Description: (A) Lateral Pterygoid # Lateral Pterygoid Actions:> Depresses the mandible to open the mouth, (with suprahyoid muscles).> Lateral and medial pterygoid muscles of both sides action together protrude the mandible.> Medial & lateral pterygoid muscles of the two sides contract alternately to produce side to side movements of the mandible (as in chewing).
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