INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What two muscles comprise the pterygomandibular raphe?

  1. Buccinator and superior constrictor

  2. Masseter and medial pterygoid

  3. Temporalis and masseter

  4. Lateral pterygoid and buccinator

The correct answer is: Buccinator and superior constrictor

The two muscles that comprise the pterygomandibular raphe are the buccinator and the superior constrictor muscle. In this context, let's look at why the other options are incorrect: - Option B, which includes the masseter and medial pterygoid muscles, is incorrect as these muscles are not directly involved in forming the pterygomandibular raphe. - Option C, which includes the temporalis and masseter muscles, is incorrect as the temporalis muscle is not part of the pterygomandibular raphe. - Option D, which includes the lateral pterygoid and buccinator muscles, is incorrect since the lateral pterygoid muscle also does not contribute to the formation of the pterygomandibular raphe. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, as the buccinator and superior constrictor muscles are the ones that make up the pterygomandibular raphe.

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