Muscles that elevate the jaw and close the mouth include the ________.

A) stylohyoid and procerus
B) temporalis and digastric
C) sternothyroid and buccinator
D) masseter and medial pterygoid
E) zygomaticus and buccinator

Elevate Jaw

The action of raising the lower jaw or mandible, an action involved in facial expressions and chewing.

Close Mouth

The action of bringing the jaws together to bring the mouth into a position where it is not open.

Masseter

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of food.