Which of the following muscles is innervated by the trigeminal nerve?
A) Buccinator
B) Geniohyoid
C) Masseter
D) Orbicularis oris

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The masseter muscle is innervated by the motor branch of the trigeminal nerve (V3) which is responsible for the motor function of the muscles of mastication. The buccinator muscle is innervated by the facial nerve (VII), the geniohyoid muscle is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve (XII), and the orbicularis oris muscle is innervated by the facial nerve (VII).

Which of the Following Muscles Is Innervated by the Trigeminal