MUSCLE Flashcards
what is in charge of the elevation of the eyebrow and retracts the scalp
Frontalis
what pulls epicranial aponeurosis to elevate eyebrow and retracts scalp (that’s not visible)
Occipitalis
what sphincter muscle closes the eye, and allows blinking/squinting
Orbicularis Oculi
What muscle elevates the corners of the mouth
Zygomaticus
What sphincter muscle closes the mouth and puckers the lips
Orbicularis Oris
What muscle compresses the cheek
Buccinator
What muscle elevates the mandible
Temporalis
What muscle elevates and protracts the mandible
Masseter
What muscle flexes the neck and pulls head to one side?
Sternocleidomastoid
What muscle elevates the shoulder and pectoral girdle
Upper Group of Trapezius
What muscle pulls the scapulae medially and retracts the scapulae
Middle Group of Trapezius
What pulls the shoulder/pectoral girdle downward
Lower Group Trapezius
What muscle abducts shoulder and rotates arm medially and laterally at the shoulder
Deltoid
What muscle extends, adducts and medially rotates arm at shoulder
Latissimus dorsi
What muscle provides attachment for abdominal muscles
Linea alba