Muscle origin, insertion and action Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin of the Frontal belly of Occipitofrontalis?
A
epicranial aponeurosis
2
Q
What is the action of the Frontal belly of Occipitofrontalis?
A
frowning
3
Q
What is the origin of the Occipital belly of Occipitofrontalis?
A
Occipital bone
4
Q
What is the action of the Occipital belly of Occipitofrontalis?
A
draws scalp backward
5
Q
What is the origin of the zygomaticus major?
A
Zygomatic bone
6
Q
What is the action of the zygomaticus major?
A
smiling
7
Q
What is the action of orbicularis oculi?
A
blinks
8
Q
What is the origin of the Temporalis?
A
Temporal bone
9
Q
What is the insertion of the Temporalis?
A
Mandible
10
Q
What is the action of the Temporalis?
A
chewing
