Head Muscles (Action) Flashcards

1
Q

Epircanius (Frontal+Occipital)

A

Raises eebrows, pulls scalp posteriorly, fixes apneurosis

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2
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Orbicularis Oculi

A

Closes eyes

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3
Q

Orbicularis Oris

A

Closes lips

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4
Q

Zygomaticus (minor+major)

A

Raises the lateral corners of mouth upwards

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5
Q

Risorius (smilly!)

A

Draws corners of the LIPS laterally

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6
Q

Depressor Anguli oris

A

Draws corners of the mouth laterally and inferiorly

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7
Q

Nasalis

A

*CAN’T FIND

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8
Q

Mentalis

A

Wrinkles chin

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9
Q

Masseter

A

Prime mover) in Closing jaw

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10
Q

Temporalis

A

Helps masseter -Jaw closure

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11
Q

Buccinator

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Compresses cheeks

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