Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 285 of 484
Together with the masseter, which deep muscle on the side of the head also assists in closing the jaw during chewing?
a.Platysma
b.Sternocleidomastoid
c.Buccinator
d.Temporalis
Explanation
The temporalis is a fan-shaped muscle on the side of the head that elevates and retracts the mandible. With the masseter and medial pterygoid, it powers chewing.
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