Biomechanics of Superficial Muscles Flashcards
1
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- Nasolabial levator
A
Enable elevation of lip and jaw. Shows dogs expression
2
Q
- Orbicular ocular
A
Circular muscle the enables eyelid movement
3
Q
- Zygomatic
A
Gives a ‘laughing’ look. Assists in mastication
4
Q
- Frontal
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Involved in ear movement
5
Q
- Oral orbicular
A
Purses the lips
6
Q
- Parotidoauricular
A
Involved with the ear and parotid gland
7
Q
- Masseter
A
Enables mastication
8
Q
- Buccinator
A
Pulls corners of mouth laterally. Pulls cheek against teeth
9
Q
- Sternohyoid
A
Enables head to lower as well as drawing chest forward
10
Q
- Sternocephalic
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Flexes the head and neck. Allows rotation of the head
11
Q
- Cleidocervical
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Enables lateral neck movement and forward shoulder movement
12
Q
- Cervical trapezius
A
Enabled elevation and forward movement of shoulder. Abducts forelimb
13
Q
- Thoracic trapezius
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Retracts shoulder
14
Q
- Omotransverse
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Advances the limb and flexes the neck laterally
15
Q
- Cleidobrachial
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Moves limb forward