Facial Muscle Actions Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the action of frontalis belly, epicranius?

A

Pulls Scalp Forward
Wrinkles Forehead
Raises Eyebrows

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2
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What is the action of occipitalis belly, epicranius?

A

Pulls Scalp Backward

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3
Q

What is the action of procerus?

A

Depress eyebrows medially

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4
Q

What is the action of compressor naris?

A

Compress Cartilage at Bridge of Nose

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5
Q

What is the action of dilatator naris?

A

Widens and Dilates Nostrils and Anterior Nasal Aperture

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6
Q

What is the action of depressor septi?

A

Widens Nostril

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7
Q

What is the action of the corrugator supercilii?

A

Draws eyebrow medial and down

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8
Q

What is the action of the levator labii superioris?

A

Raises and Everts Upper Lip

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9
Q

What is the action of the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi?

A

Raises and Everts Upper Lip

Dilates Nostril

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