Asked by Sarah Smith on May 08, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a muscle of mastication?
A) Temporalis
B) Masseter
C) Medial and lateral pterygoids
D) Buccinator
Mastication
Breaking down food by chewing it as a preparatory step for swallowing and digestion.
Buccinator
A muscle of the cheek, important in the action of chewing, blowing, and sucking.
- Become familiar with the function and impact of the tongue, cheeks, and lips in the processes involved in mastication, swallowing, and speech.
Verified Answer
LS
Laxminarayan SharmaMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The buccinator is not a muscle of mastication; it is primarily involved in controlling the position of food in the mouth during chewing and is also important in speech and blowing. The temporalis, masseter, and medial and lateral pterygoids are all muscles of mastication, involved in the movement of the jaw for chewing.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the function and impact of the tongue, cheeks, and lips in the processes involved in mastication, swallowing, and speech.