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Which muscle is stronger the mouth legs or arms?

The legs are generally stronger than the arms and mouth muscles as they are larger and designed for weight-bearing and powerful movements. The mouth muscles are not as strong as the arms and legs in terms of pure strength.


Why is chewing gum stronger tasting when you first put it into your mouth?

Because sprus trees mold it


What is chewing muscle of mouth?

The chewing muscle of the mouth is called the masseter muscle. It is one of the main muscles used in biting and chewing food. The masseter muscle is located on the side of the face and is one of the strongest muscles in the human body.


What parts of the body are responsible for mechanical digestion?

The teeth (in the mouth) - for chewing, and the muscles around the gut - for peristalsis.


What parts of the digestive system are involved in physically breaking down food?

The teeth (in the mouth) - for chewing, and the muscles around the gut - for peristalsis.


Which muscles compress the cheeks to help keep food between the grinding surfaces of the teeth while chewing?

The primary muscles that compress the cheeks are the buccinator muscles. These muscles are located in the lateral walls of the oral cavity and help keep food positioned between the molars during chewing. Additionally, the orbicularis oris muscle plays a role in maintaining lip closure, which aids in the overall process of chewing and preventing food from escaping the mouth.


What is chewing reflex?

it is the reflex initiated by food entering the mouth. 1. food enters mouth and lower jaw drops open 2. opening of lower jaw initiates a strecth reflex in muscle that are responsible for chewing 3. strecth reflex causes contraction of these muscles and mouth closes. 4. one cycle of chewing is complete (i.e. opening and closing of mouth) 5. this process repeats until swallowing reflex is initiated


What is a carnivores mouth called?

A carnivore's mouth is commonly referred to as a "jaws". Their jaws are adapted for tearing and chewing meat, usually equipped with sharp teeth and strong muscles for a powerful bite.


What is chewing with your mouth opened called?

chewing like a cow


How are enzyms similar to chewing and how are they different?

enzymes and chewing are part of your mouth


What muscles is not involved in the process of chewing or manipulating food in the mouth A. Masseter B. Omohyoid C. Temporalis D. Pterygoid E. Hyoglossus?

B. Omohyoid. The omohyoid muscle is not directly involved in the process of chewing or manipulating food in the mouth. It acts to depress and stabilize the hyoid bone in the neck.


Is a platypuses mouth used for chewing?

describe their mouth and teeth