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Which muscle is NOT a component of the pterygomandibular raphe?
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Correct answer: D. Mylohyoid
- A. The medial pterygoid does not attach to the raphe itself, but the raphe connects buccinator and superior pharyngeal constrictor. However, on boards the classic pairing is buccinator (anterior) and superior constrictor (posterior).
- B. The buccinator attaches anteriorly to the pterygomandibular raphe.
- C. The superior pharyngeal constrictor attaches posteriorly to the pterygomandibular raphe.
- D. Correct. The mylohyoid is a floor-of-mouth muscle attaching to the mylohyoid line on the inner surface of the mandible. It has no attachment to the pterygomandibular raphe.
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