A Muscle That Assists with Mastication is The

Question

A muscle that assists with mastication is the:
A)orbicularis oris.
B)buccinator.
C)platysma.
D)masseter.

Accepted Answer

The masseter muscle is one of the primary muscles involved in mastication (chewing). It is a thick, powerful muscle that runs from the zygomatic arch (cheekbone) to the mandible (lower jaw). The other muscles listed (orbicularis oris, buccinator, and platysma) are involved in facial expressions or movements, but not directly in mastication.