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The muscle that has the best capability to slide the mandible forward relative to the skull is the:

a. digastric muscle (anterior belly)
b. temporalis muscle
c. external pterygoid muscle
d. internal pterygoid muscle

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User Drorsun
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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The lateral or external pterygoid muscle pulls the mandible forwards.

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User Casey Jordan
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