The following muscles are all involved in mastication EXCEPT the ________

A) risorius muscle
B) masseter
C) temporalis
D) lateral pterygoid


A
Explanation:
B) The masseter is involved in mastication.
C) The temporalis is involved in mastication.
D) The lateral pterygoid is involved in mastication.

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