7- Muscles of Facial Expression Flashcards
The skin of the scalp is relatively thin except for where?
Posteriorly
Posterior position of the scalp is relatively thick due to a large quantity of what six things?
Posteriorly there is a large quantity of:
1- Sudoriforous glands (sweat glands)
2- Sebacious glands
3- Hair follicles
4- Arterial supply
5- Venous supply
6- Lymphatic supply
What is the vascular and neural status of the underlying thick connective tissue of the scalp?
Of the scalp the underlying thick connective tissue is well vascularized with a large quantity of Cutaneous Nerves
Deep to the Subcutaneous tissue in the scalp is located what?
Deep to the subcutaneous tissue is the Galea Aponeurotica
What does Scalp stand for?
Skin
Connective Tissue (Dense)
Aponeurosis
Loose connective tissue
Pericranium
This is ranked Superior to Deep
What are the three layers that make up the cranial Meninges?
From Superficial to Deep:
Dura matter
Arachnoid
Pia Mater
What is the Subachnoid space filled with?
CSF
What is the Galea Aponeurotica inserted by anteriorly and posteriorly?
Anteriorly: Frontalis muscle
Posteriorly: Occipitalis muscle
What does the inserted Galea Aponeurotica by Frontalis muscle and Occipitalis muscle form?
the Occipitofrontalis
What is the muscles of the facial expression innervated by?
Facial expression muscles are innervated by branches of the Facial Nerve
CN VII
What does the Occipitofrontalis do?
Moves the scalp anteriorly/posteriorly
Elevates the eyebrows
What is the bony attachment of the Occipitofrontalis?
bony attachment is:
Superior Nuchal line
Where does the Frontalis attach to?
attaches to the skin of the Forehead
What does the Obicularis Oris do?
Closes the oral orafice
What are the attachments of the Obicularis Oris?
Attachments are:
Mandible
Maxilla
Lips
What does the Obicularis Oculi do?
It closes the eye lids
What is the attachment for Obicularis Oculi?
attaches from the Orbit to the skin surrounding the eye
What does Platysma do?
- It tenses the skin of the Anterior neck
- Depresses the mandible
What are the attachments of Platysma?
Attaches from the Mandible with fibers overlying the tissues inferior to the oral orafice
and
projects inferiorly to blend in with the pectoral fascia
What does Mentalis do?
Elevates the lower lip
Protrudes the lower lip
What is the attachment of Mentalis?
Attaches from the Mandible
to
the skin of the chin
What does the Depressor Labii Inferioris do?
Depress the lower lip
What is the attachment of Depressor Labii Inferioris
Attaches from the Mandible
to
the skin of the lower lip
What does Depressor Anguli Oris do?
Depresses the lateral aspect of the mouth
What is the attachment of Depressor Anguli Oris
Attaches from the Mandible
to
the Angle of the mouth
What does Levator Labii Superioris do?
Elevates the upper lip
What is the attachment of Levator Labii Superioris?
attaches from the Maxilla
to
the skin of the upper lip
What does Levator Anguli Oris do?
Widens the oral orafice
Where is the Levator Anguli Oris located?
Located deep to the Levator Labii superioris
Where is the attachment of Levator Anguli Oris?
attaches from the Maxilla
to
the Angle of the mouth
What does Risorius do?
Depress Lateral Aspect of the mouth
What are the attachment of Risorius?
attaches from Parotid fascia
to
the angle of the mouth
What does Zygomaticus Major do?
Elevates the lateral aspect of the mouth
What is the attachment of the Zygomaticus Major?
attaches from Zygomatic bone
to
angle of the mouth