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Buccinator Muscle.
Buccinator Muscle - as a noun
A muscle that flattens the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheek musclemusculus buccinatorExample Sentences
"The buccinator muscle is responsible for compressing the cheeks during chewing."
"Injury to the buccinator muscle can cause difficulty in speaking and swallowing."
"The buccinator muscle is innervated by the facial nerve."
"The buccinator muscle assists in blowing and whistling."
"The buccinator muscle aids in keeping food between the teeth during mastication."
