Which of the following is NOT true of the masseter muscle?

A. It inserts on the lateral portion of the mandible.
B. It is innervated by the facial nerve.
C. It closes the jaw by elevating the mandible.
D. It originates on the zygomatic arch.
E. All of these are true of the masseter muscle.


Answer: B

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