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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