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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The masseter muscle is innervated by the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V3), not the facial nerve (CN VII).

Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Masseter