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Anterior surface below mandibular condyle that originates in sphenoid bone.

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The upper/superior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle inserts into the anterior side of the mandibular condyle and originates from the sphenoid bone.

Step-by-step explanation:

The muscle lateral pterygoid, also called the external pterygoid, has two heads and is a muscle of mastication. The two heads are the upper/superior head and lower/inferior head.

The upper/superior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle originates from the sphenoid bone and inserts into the anterior side of the mandibular condyle.

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