Facial Muscles Flashcards
What is the primary function of the orbicularis oris muscle?
The orbicularis oris muscle primarily functions to control the movement of the lips.
True or False: The zygomaticus major muscle is responsible for smiling.
True
Where is the buccinator muscle located?
The buccinator muscle is located in the cheek area, between the maxilla and mandible.
Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle helps in closing the eyelids.
orbicularis oculi
What is the function of the frontalis muscle?
The frontalis muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.
Which muscle is known as the ‘kissing muscle’?
The orbicularis oris is known as the ‘kissing muscle’.
What is the location of the masseter muscle?
The masseter muscle is located at the back of the jaw, extending from the zygomatic arch to the mandible.
True or False: The platysma muscle is located in the neck.
True
Which muscle is responsible for frowning?
The depressor anguli oris muscle is responsible for frowning.
What is the role of the risorius muscle?
The risorius muscle is involved in pulling the corners of the mouth laterally.
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is involved in raising the upper lip? A) Orbicularis oris B) Zygomaticus minor C) Buccinator
B) Zygomaticus minor
Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle is important for chewing and is located in the jaw.
masseter
What is the primary action of the corrugator supercilii muscle?
The corrugator supercilii muscle is responsible for furrowing the brow.
True or False: The temporalis muscle assists in the movement of the jaw.
True
Which facial muscle helps to puff out the cheeks?
The buccinator muscle helps to puff out the cheeks.
What is the location of the mentalis muscle?
The mentalis muscle is located at the tip of the chin.
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for facial expressions? A) Frontalis B) Temporalis C) Buccinator
A) Frontalis
What action does the platysma muscle perform?
The platysma muscle helps to depress the mandible and draw the corners of the mouth down.
Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrows.
frontalis
True or False: The orbicularis oculi muscle can help in squinting.
True
What is the function of the depressor labii inferioris muscle?
The depressor labii inferioris muscle lowers the lower lip.
Where is the zygomaticus minor muscle located?
The zygomaticus minor muscle is located in the cheek area, above the zygomaticus major.
What action does the auricularis muscle perform?
The auricularis muscle moves the ear.
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is NOT a facial muscle? A) Orbicularis oculi B) Masseter C) Zygomaticus major
B) Masseter
What is the role of the nasalis muscle?
The nasalis muscle helps to flare the nostrils and compress the nasal bridge.
