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Masseter and temporalis muscles

Diagram of 2 skulls showing masseter and temporalis muscles.

The masseter lifts the lower jaw to close the mouth and it is the strongest muscle in your body.

The temporalis helps close the mouth.

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Rights: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Published: 21 June 2007Size: 88.43 KB
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