Mucles Of Face & Neck Flashcards
1
Q
Zygomaticus
A
Raises corners of mouth (as in smiling)
2
Q
Levator labii superioris
A
Raises upper lip as in snarling
3
Q
Buccinator
A
Compresses cheek as in sucking
4
Q
Risorius
A
Pulls corners of mouth back (as in smiling)
5
Q
Orbicularis oris
A
Puckers mouth as in kissing
6
Q
Orbicularis oculi
A
Closes eyes as in winking
7
Q
Temporalis
A
Elevates and retracts mandible (closes jaw)
8
Q
Epicranius
A
Frontal action: raises eyebrows
Occipital action: pulls scalp posteriorly
9
Q
Superior rectus
A
Adducts and elevates eyeball
10
Q
Inferior rectus
A
Adducts and depresses eyeball
11
Q
Medial rectus
A
Adducts eyeball
12
Q
Superior oblique
A
Depresses and abducts eyeball
13
Q
Inferior oblique
A
Abducts and elevates eyeball
14
Q
Platysma
A
Depresses mandible as in horror expression
15
Q
Lateral rectus
A
Abducts eyeball
