Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Masseter

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the masseter muscle?

• A)It originates on the zygomatic arch.
• B)It is innervated by the facial nerve.
• C)It inserts on the lateral portion of the mandible.
• D)It closes the jaw by elevating the mandible.
• E)All of these are true of the masseter muscle.

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