Action of medial and lateral pterygoid muscles

Mnemonic for the action of medial and lateral pterygoid muscles: M-M and L-L

The Medial pterygoid closes your mouth - When you say M you have to close your mouth.

The Lateral pterygoid opens your mouth - When you say L you have to open your mouth.

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