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The infratemporal space is formed between which muscles?
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Correct answer: A. Medial and lateral pterygoid and temporalis muscles
The INFRATEMPORAL FOSSA/SPACE is bounded by: Medial = lateral pterygoid plate (medial pterygoid muscle medially), Lateral = ramus of mandible, Superior = greater wing of sphenoid (temporal bone), Anterior = posterior wall of maxilla. The MUSCLES within/forming this space include the LATERAL PTERYGOID, MEDIAL PTERYGOID, and inferior part of TEMPORALIS. A correctly identifies medial & lateral pterygoid and temporalis. A is correct.
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