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Head Muscles (Action) Flashcards

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Epircanius (Frontal+Occipital)

A

Raises eebrows, pulls scalp posteriorly, fixes apneurosis

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Orbicularis Oculi

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Closes eyes

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Orbicularis Oris

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Closes lips

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Zygomaticus (minor+major)

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Raises the lateral corners of mouth upwards

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5
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Risorius (smilly!)

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Draws corners of the LIPS laterally

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Depressor Anguli oris

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Draws corners of the mouth laterally and inferiorly

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7
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Nasalis

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*CAN’T FIND

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Mentalis

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Wrinkles chin

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9
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Masseter

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Prime mover) in Closing jaw

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10
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Temporalis

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Helps masseter -Jaw closure

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11
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Buccinator

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Compresses cheeks

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