INBDE Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Study Guide

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Where does the superior head of the lateral pterygoid insert?

lateral surface of ramus

medial surface of ramus

articular disc

The superior head of the lateral pterygoid inserts onto the articular disc. This muscle is responsible for assisting with jaw movements and is located on the lateral side of the skull, near the temporomandibular joint. Options A and B refer to the lateral and medial surfaces of the mandibular ramus, respectively, which are incorrect as those are the insertion sites for other muscles. Option D, the condylar process, is also incorrect as it is the point where the mandible connects to the skull and does not involve the lateral pterygoid muscle. Therefore, option C is the only correct answer.

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condylar process

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