The developmental groove that crosses marginal ridges and allows food to escape during mastication is the _____ groove.

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Marginal grooves cross marginal ridges and allow food to escape during mastication.
Triangular grooves separate the marginal ridge from the triangular ridge of a cusp.
The central groove is the most prominent developmental groove on the posterior teeth; it generally travels mesiodistally and divides the occlusal table in half.
Supplemental grooves are smaller than the developmental grooves.

The Developmental Groove That Crosses Marginal Ridges and Allows Food