This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
Depressors of Mandible - 
Select and explain. 
A. Median pterygoid, B. Masseter, C. Lateral pterygoid, D. Temporalis
C: Lateral pterygoid
Answer: C: Lateral pterygoid 
Explanation: Depressors of the mandible are:-


Muscle of mastication: Lateral pterygoid (major depressor).
Suprahyoid muscles: Digastric, mylohyoid, geniohyoid.


Elevators of the mandible are:-


Muscles of mastication: Masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid.