Muscle of the face (exam 2) Flashcards by Jon miraflores | Brainscape

Q

Epicranius

A

occipitofrontalis muscles

functions: wrinkles forehead, move scalp.

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Orbicularis Oculi

A

closes eyes

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Levator Palpebrae Superioris

A

opens eye

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Buccinator

A

flatten cheek area

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Mentalis

A

allows lips to “pout”

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Procerus

A

mad dawgs

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Nasalis

A

compress nasal cartilages

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Risorius

A

smile

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Zygomaticus major and minor

A

Smiling muscles

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Q

orbicularis oris

A

closes lips

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depressor labii inferioris

A

lowers lips

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Q

levator labii superioris

A

upper lips

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Q

platysma

A

pulls lower lips (horror surprise)

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