A unilateral subcondylar fracture: the mandible deviates toward which side on opening?

Deviation is unpredictable
Ipsilateral (toward fracture) side
Contralateral (away from fracture) side
No deviation occurs

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Correct answer: B. Ipsilateral (toward fracture) side

With condylar fracture, the lateral pterygoid on the affected side is unopposed, pulling the mandible TOWARD the fractured side (ipsilateral deviation) on opening.

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A unilateral subcondylar fracture: the mandible deviates toward which side on opening?

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