musculus buccinator

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Noun musculus buccinator has 1 sense

cheek muscle, buccinator muscle, musculus buccinator - a muscle that flatten the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth
--₁ is a kind of facial muscle
--₁ is a part of cheek

Definitions from the Web

Term: musculus buccinator

Description:

The musculus buccinator, commonly known as the buccinator muscle, is a flat, thin muscle in the human face. It forms the lateral wall of the oral cavity and plays a crucial role in chewing, whistling, and blowing actions.

Sample sentences:

The musculus buccinator aids in the mastication process by helping to move food from one side of the mouth to the other.
Smiling requires the contraction of the musculus buccinator muscle.
Singers and musicians often exercise their buccinator muscles to improve their embouchure.
Injury or inflammation of the musculus buccinator can result in difficulty speaking and eating.

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