All of the following muscles are supplied by the mandibular nerve except_______________?
Correct answer: B. Buccinator
- A. Masseter
- B. Buccinator
- C. Medial pterygoid
- D. Anterior belly of digastric
Explanation
Buccinator is a muscle of facial expression supplied by the facial nerve, despite its location in the cheek. Masseter, medial pterygoid, and anterior digastric are supplied by branches of the mandibular nerve.
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