Which of the following is NOT true of the masseter muscle?

A) It originates on the zygomatic arch.
B) It is innervated by the facial nerve.
C) It inserts on the lateral portion of the mandible.
D) It closes the jaw by elevating the mandible.
E) All of these are true of the masseter muscle.

Zygomatic Arch

The bone structure that forms the prominence of the cheek, extending from the zygomatic process of the temporal bone to the zygomatic bone.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, among other functions.

Masseter Muscle

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods, connecting the lower jawbone to the cheekbone.