Question

multiple select question select all that apply which of the following muscles have a role in swallowing? buccinator tongue masseter temporalis

Explanation:

The buccinator helps in keeping food between the teeth during chewing and also plays a role in the oral - phase of swallowing. The tongue is crucial for manipulating food into a bolus and propelling it towards the pharynx for swallowing. The masseter and temporalis are mainly involved in mastication (chewing), but they also assist in the initial stages of swallowing by positioning the jaw and ensuring proper closure for food manipulation.

Answer:

A. buccinator
B. tongue
C. masseter
D. temporalis