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This muscle is not accessible to digital palpation and should be examined against resistance. The patient should be asked to open the mouth to a certain point; the operator's hand is then placed under the chin and resistance is applied by the examiner. If there is lateral pterygoid tenderness discomfort will be felt in the preauricular region. In addition, this muscle can be examined by resisting lateral movements. The patient should slide the jaw across to one side and the operator applies resistance to this lateral movement. If there is lateral pterygoid tenderness, pain in the contralateral side to the pressure will be elicited (Chapter 3).