Buccinator
Pronunciation: /ˈbutʃiˈɛnˈɑtɔɹ/
Buccinator (noun)
- A muscle in the cheek that helps keep food between the teeth and moves the cheek during chewing.
Examples
- The buccinator is a cheek muscle that helps keep food in place.
- A cheek muscle like the buccinator supports normal chewing movements.