Bilateral parasymphyseal fracture under the stabilising influence of mylohyoid and geniohyoid. True or false?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking if a bilateral parasymphyseal fracture is stabilized by the mylohyoid and geniohyoid muscles. This is essentially a true or false question related to anatomical knowledge concerning fractures of the mandible.

More Information

Bilateral parasymphyseal fractures are typically displaced posteriorly under the influence of the genioglossus muscle, not stabilized by the mylohyoid and geniohyoid.

Tips

Confusing the roles of each muscle can lead to misunderstandings about their stabilizing or destabilizing effects.

Sources

• Mandibular Fractures: Practice Essentials, History of the Procedure ... - emedicine.medscape.com
• 14: Mandibular Fractures - Pocket Dentistry - pocketdentistry.com