what is the origin of the masseter muscle
Anatomy and supply. The masseter muscle is a thick, rectangular muscle of mastication. It consists of a superficial and a deep part, both originating from the zygomatic arch.he masseter is one of the four muscles of the masticatory apparatus. It elevates the mandible causing a powerful jaw closure. The contraction of the superior part which runs diagonally to the front moves the mandible forward (protrusion).