Which of the following are true of the buccinator muscle (select all that apply)?
A) It is probably the most important muscle of the mouth.
B) It has no role in mastication.
C) It originates from the pterygomandibular raphe.
D) It originates from the buccal alveolar bone of the maxillary molars.
E) It makes up the musculature of the cheek.

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While the buccinators is a facial muscle, it is frequently referred to as an accessory muscle of mastication because it plays a major role in mastication. Note that it originated from both the pterygomandibular raphe as well as the buccal alveolar bone of the maxillary molars and corresponding mandibular molars.

Which of the Following Are True of the Buccinator Muscle