Functions Flashcards
Frontalis
Raises eyebrows
Occipitalis
Pulls scalp posteriorly
Mentalis
Protrudes lower lip
Risorius
Draws corner of lip laterally
Buccinator
draws corner of lips laterally
Orbicularis oculi
Closes eyelids
Orbicularis oris
Closes lips
Zygomaticus
Elevates corners of mouth
Depressor labii inferioris
Draws corners of mouth down and laterally
Masseter
Elevates mandible
Temporalis
Elevate and retract mandible
Platysma
Depress mandible
Sternocleidomastoid
Flex neck and rotate head
Digastrics
Elevate hyoid, open mouth, depress mandible
Scalenes
Flex and rotate neck, elevate ribs
Stylohyoid
Elevates and retracts hyoid
Mylohyoid
Elevates hyoid bone during swallowing
Levator scapulae
Raises scapula
Sternohyoid
Depresses larynx
Pectoralis minor
Elevates upper ribs
External intercostals
Elevate rib cage, aid in inspiration
Rectus abdominis
Flex and rotate vertebral column
Serratus anterior
Move scapula forward, rotate scapula
Internal intercostals
Depress rib cage, aid in expiration
Transversus abdominis
Compress abdominal contents
External oblique
Flex and rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation, lateral flexion
Internal oblique
Flex and rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation, lateral flexion
Trapezius
Extend neck; raise, rotate, and adduct scapula
Erector spinae
Extend neck and vertebral column
Latissimus dorsi
Arm extension; adduct and rotate arm