Head, Face, Neck Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Raises eyebrows
A
Epicranius (frontal belly)
2
Q
Draws scalp backward
A
Epicranius (occipital belly)
3
Q
Tendon between frontal and occipital belly
A
Galea aponeurotica
4
Q
Shapes lips during kissing/talking/whistling; closes mouth
A
Orbicularis oris
5
Q
Squinting, blinking, closes eyes
A
Orbicularis oculi
6
Q
“Smiling” muscle
A
Zygomaticus
7
Q
Chewing; part of mastication group (you can feel this muscle when chewing)
A
Temporalis
8
Q
Chewing; part of “mastication” group
A
Masseter
9
Q
Sucking and holds food between teeth during chewing; part of “mastication” group
A
Buccinator
10
Q
Pouting, pulls lower lip back and down
A
Platysma
11
Q
Turns head to opposite sides
A
Sternocleidomastoid