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The buccinator muscle is innervated by the __________. The buccinator muscle is innervated by the __________. facial nerve abducens nerve vagus nerve trigeminal nerve

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Answer: The buccinator muscle is innervated by Facial nerve.

Explanation:

Buccinator muscle is a thin quadrilateral facial muscle that is between the interval of the mandible and maxillae at the side of the face. It form the anterior part of the cheek to the teeth and help in holding the cheek to the teeth. It also help in chewing. It is innervated by the buccal branch of the facial nerve.

Answer:

The buccinator muscle is served by the buccal branch of cranial nerve VII, also known as the facial nerve.

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