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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 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.
A muscle that assists with mastication?
Your tongue assists with mastication. Mastication mainly is done by the Temporal Mandibular muscles though.
What are the functions of the mandible?
The mandible is the lower jaw bone, used in speaking and mastication.
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
Where does mastication occur?
Mouth
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.
In dog fighting what dogs are used?
Mostly rottweilers and dobermans but bulldogs , pitbulls and bull terriers are being used
Do Dobermans like kids?
yes dobermans are very good with kids , but i cant say that because dobermans can be mean , but you just have to train them to and by the way this isn't the best answer.
Is mastication considered mechanical?
Mastication is mechanical process of chewing with lubrication and digestion process by saliva.
