facial muscles Flashcards by Michelle Reno | Brainscape

Q

mentalis

A

pulls lower lip out; wrinkles and elevates chin

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platysma

A

depresses mandible

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Q

risorius

A

retracts lips at corners

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buccinator

A

constricts oropharynx; moves food

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Q

depressor labii inferioris

A

pulls lip down and out

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Q

depressor anguli oris/

triangularis

A

press lips together; depress corners of mouth

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obicularis oris

A

seals lips; facial expressions

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levator anguli oris

A

draws corners of mouth up and medial

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levator labi superioris

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elevates upper lip

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