Anatomy & Histology · single question
Which of the following muscles attach to the MAXILLA?
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Correct answer: A. Buccinator only
The buccinator muscle attaches to the maxilla (at the alveolar process), mandible, and pterygomandibular raphe. The medial pterygoid attaches to the medial surface of the ramus and angle of the MANDIBLE — NOT to the maxilla. It originates from the pterygoid fossa and lateral pterygoid plate. Therefore, only the buccinator attaches to the maxilla of the choices given.
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