Muscles of Mastication Most Often Insert into the ________

Question

Muscles of mastication most often insert into the ________.
A) mandible
B) bones of the face
C) tongue
D) muscles adjacent to them
E) eyes

Accepted Answer

Muscles of mastication refer to the muscles involved in chewing and manipulating food, including the masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid muscles. These muscles originate from the bones of the skull and insert into the mandible, allowing for movement of the jaw during chewing. Therefore, the best choice is A) mandible.