The mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve innervates all but which of the following muscles of mastication?
  1. temporalis
  2. masseter
  3. buccinator
  4. medial pterygoid
Explanation
Answer: C - The buccinator receives its innervation from the facial nerve (CN VII, buccal branch). The buccinator muscle assists in mastication by compressing the cheek against molar teeth, thus holding food under the teeth.
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