Masseter

usgb/məˈsɛtər/
noun

The masseter is a thick, powerful muscle in the jaw used for chewing.

The surgeon explained how the masseter muscle could be affected by teeth grinding.
Visual representation of "masseter" - The masseter is a thick, powerful muscle in the jaw used for chewing.

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jaw muscle, chewing muscle, facial muscle

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Anatomy

The masseter is key in understanding jaw mechanics

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Chewing involves the masseter muscle working in coordination.\r\nMedical
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