The ________ Muscle is the Strongest Jaw Muscle

Question

The ________ muscle is the strongest jaw muscle.
A) lateral pterygoid
B) digastric
C) pterygoid
D) medial pterygoid
E) masseter

Accepted Answer

The masseter muscle is the strongest jaw muscle and is responsible for elevating the mandible during the closing of the mouth. The other muscles listed also contribute to jaw movement but are not as strong as the masseter.