Which of the following muscles help with the jaw depression a. Masseter. b. Temporalis. c. Mylohyoid. d. Medial pterygoid.
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In order to open the mouth, the muscles responsible for jaw depression need to contract. The masseter muscle is a powerful muscle located at the side of the face. It is responsible for elevating the mandible (lower jaw) during chewing, so it does not help with Show more…
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