The definition of a quarry is a place, often a deep hole in the ground, from where stones are extracted. An example of a quarry is a deep hole from where granite is mined.
Masseter. The masseter muscle is a facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods. The muscle is shaped similar to a parallelogram, connecting to the mandible (lower jawbone) and the cheekbone.The masseter is divided into two distinct sections, the superficial and deep portions.he masseter is the key muscle that pulls the mandible upward. All four muscles are connected to a single division of the trigeminal nerve. Because of the sheer bulk of the masseter muscle, portions of it are sometimes removed by plastic surgeons performing jaw reduction surgery.
Transcript of The Masseter is the strongest muscle in the body based on weight. The Masseter is the strongest muscle in the body based on weight. Working with all the other muscles in the jaw, it can close the teeth with a force of 55 pounds on the incisors and 200 pounds on the molars. It is the primary chewing muscle.