Which of the following muscles can show enlargement due to repetitive muscle contraction associated with clenching of the teeth in a patient?
A)Buccinator muscle
B)Masseter muscle
C)Temporalis muscle
D)Zygomatic muscle

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The masseter muscle is the primary muscle responsible for the action of clenching the teeth. Repetitive contraction of the muscle can lead to hypertrophy or enlargement of the muscle. The buccinator, temporalis, and zygomatic muscles are not directly involved in the action of clenching and therefore are less likely to show enlargement in this scenario.

Which of the Following Muscles Can Show Enlargement Due to Repetitive