Accessory muscles of mastication innervated by the facial nerve include the (select all that apply)

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The buccinator muscle and the posterior belly of the digastric are innervated by the facial nerve (CN VII). The buccinator is primarily involved in moving the cheek, important in actions like blowing and chewing, while the posterior belly of the digastric assists in depressing the mandible, both actions related to the process of mastication but not directly acting on the mandible for chewing.

Accessory Muscles of Mastication Innervated by the Facial Nerve Include