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The cranial nerve responsible for moving the cheek muscles is cranial nerve V (the trigeminal nerve). However, cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal) and cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal) are also involved in moving the tongue, the throat for swallowing and the muscles along the floor of the jaw.
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Which cranial nerve innervates all muscles of mastication?
tongue, buccal and and those controlling mandible....muscles of the lower face. mastication = the process of chewing
What is the cranial nerve supplies motor action to the muscles of mastication?
The cranial nerve that supplies motor action to the muscles of mastication is the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve, also known as cranial nerve V3. This nerve innervates the major muscles involved in chewing, including the masseter, temporalis, and pterygoid muscles. It plays a crucial role in the process of mastication by facilitating jaw movement.
What is another name for chewing?
Mastication
A muscle that assists with mastication?
Your tongue assists with mastication. Mastication mainly is done by the Temporal Mandibular muscles though.
Where does mastication occur?
Mouth
How is mastication involved in processing food?
Mastication is another word for chewing.
Is mastication voluntary?
mastication is simply chewing, so yes, it is voluntary
What are the functions of the mandible?
The mandible is the lower jaw bone, used in speaking and mastication.
Which cranial nerve is of particular interest to dentists and dental patients?
The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) is of particular interest to dentists and dental patients because it innervates the muscles of mastication and is responsible for providing sensation to the face, mouth, and teeth. Issues with the trigeminal nerve can lead to problems with chewing, swallowing, and feeling in the face and mouth.
What cranial nerve is used for chewing food?
the trigeminal nerve (V) controls the movement of eight muscles, including the four muscles of mastication.The muscle that are involved in chewing food are the, temporalis, the masseter and the pterygoids.
Masseter and temporalis muscles are used for?
They are responsible for mastication process (i.e)chewing the food
The muscle of mastication control the?
The muscles of mastication control the jaw, specifically its adduction.
