This Muscle Flattens the Cheek and Positions the Food Between

Question

This muscle flattens the cheek and positions the food between the teeth.
A) Masseter
B) Temporalis
C) Buccinator
D) Zygomaticus

Accepted Answer

The buccinator muscle is responsible for flattening the cheek and positioning food between the teeth. The masseter and temporalis muscles are involved in chewing and moving the jaw, while the zygomaticus muscle is responsible for raising the corners of the mouth in smiling.