Head, Face, Neck Muscles Flashcards

1
Q

Raises eyebrows

A

Epicranius (frontal belly)

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2
Q

Draws scalp backward

A

Epicranius (occipital belly)

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3
Q

Tendon between frontal and occipital belly

A

Galea aponeurotica

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4
Q

Shapes lips during kissing/talking/whistling; closes mouth

A

Orbicularis oris

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5
Q

Squinting, blinking, closes eyes

A

Orbicularis oculi

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6
Q

“Smiling” muscle

A

Zygomaticus

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7
Q

Chewing; part of mastication group (you can feel this muscle when chewing)

A

Temporalis

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8
Q

Chewing; part of “mastication” group

A

Masseter

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9
Q

Sucking and holds food between teeth during chewing; part of “mastication” group

A

Buccinator

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10
Q

Pouting, pulls lower lip back and down

A

Platysma

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11
Q

Turns head to opposite sides

A

Sternocleidomastoid

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