Which of the following accurately describes the pterygoid processes? a. They for

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Which of the following accurately describes the pterygoid processes?

a. They form part of the floor of the orbit.

b. They are located near the base of the mastoid processes and are attached to ligaments that support the hyoid bone and to the tendons of several muscles.

c. They are attachment sites for muscles that rotate or extend the head.

d. They are vertical, inferior projections that originate on either side of the sphenoidal body.

Please expalin breifly. I'm having a lot of trouble with everything anatomy.

Explanation / Answer

Option D

pterygoid processes are two boney plates that emerges from both the side of sphenoid which then extend downward perpendicularly.

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