The Action of the Masseter Muscle is to ________ the Mandible

Question

The action of the masseter muscle is to ________ the mandible.
A) depress
B) elevate
C) abduct
D) flex
E) open

Accepted Answer

The action of the masseter muscle is to elevate the mandible, which means to close the jaw. The other options are not actions of the masseter muscle.