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MORS 200 - Sciences > Muscles > Flashcards

Muscles Flashcards

1
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This broad muscle covers the top of the skull. Consists of 2 parts, the occipitalis and the frontalis

A

Occipitofrontalis muscles

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2
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A broad muscle arising in the temporal cavity and inserting in the mandible

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Temporalis

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3
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A muscle arising from the zygomatic arch and inserting in the mandible

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Masseter

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4
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The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eye socket

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Orbicularis Oculi

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5
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A pyramid shaped muscle of facial expression. Lies beneath the frontalis and orbicularis oculi

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Currogator

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6
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Frowning Muscle

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Currogator

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7
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A muscle of facial expression that runs from the inside of the eye socket to the superior tarsal plate of the eyelid

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Levator palpebrae superioris

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8
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Covers the bridge of the nose

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Procerus

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9
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A flat band of muscles in the upper and lower red lips and integumentary lips

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Orbicularis oris

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10
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Puckering Muscle

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Orbicularis oris

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11
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Draws the scalp posteriorly and anteriorly, causing eyebrows to raise and wrinkles to form on forehead

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Occipitofrontalis

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12
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A muscle of mastication and is the strongest chewing muscle. Closes the mandible. Assists in side to side movement of the mandible

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Temporalis

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13
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A muscle of mastication that closes the mandible

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Masseter

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14
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Closes the eyelid and compresses the lacrimal sac

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Orbicularis Oculi

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15
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Draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially, as in frowning

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Currogator

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16
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Raises the upper eyelid

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Levator palpebrae Superioris

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17
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Draws the skin of the forehead inferiorly, causing the transverse and vertical wrinkles in the forehead

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Procerus

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18
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Closes the lips; compresses lips against teeth. Shapes lips during speech

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Orbicularis Oris

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19
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Raises the upper lip and dilates the nostrils

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Levator labii superioris alaequae nasi

20
Q

Elevates and extends the upper lip

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Levator labii superioris

21
Q

A small muscle at the angle of the mouth

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Levator anguli oris

22
Q

Extends from the cheekbone to the angle of the mouth

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Zygomaticus major

23
Q

Laughing muscle

A

Zygomaticus major

24
Q

Trumpeters muscle

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Buccinator

25
Q

The principle muscle of the cheek

A

Buccinator

26
Q

Originates in the skin over the molar teeth and inserts into the skin at the anguli oris

A

Buccinator

27
Q

Fasle smiling muscle

A

Risorius

28
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Extends from the skin over the masseter muscles to the corners of the mouth

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Tisorius

29
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A muscle of facial expression that arises from the mandible to insert into the anguli oris

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Depressor Anguli oris

30
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Tirangularis

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Depressor Anguli Oris

31
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Quadratus

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Depressor labii inferioris

32
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The muscle located on the tip of the chin

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Mentalis

33
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Thin layer of muscle covering the anterior aspect of the neck

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Platysma

34
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A thick muscle that originates from the head of the sternum and clavicle, and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone

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Sternocleidomastoid

35
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A double-bellied muscle of the neck which attaches to the mastoid process and the mandible

A

Digastric

36
Q

Elevates the angle of the mouth

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Levator anguli oris

37
Q

Draws the upper lip superiorly and laterally

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Zygomaticus minor

38
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Draws the upper lip posteriorly, superiorly, and laterally, as in smiling or laughing

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Zygomaticus Major

39
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Compresses the cheek, and it pulls the anguli oris posteriorly. Produces the action of sucking

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Buccinator

40
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Draws corners of mouth posteriorly

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Risorius

41
Q

Depresses the angle of the mouth

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Depressor anguli oris

42
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Depresses the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally

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Depressor Labii Inferioris

43
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Elevates and protrudes the lower lip. Wrinkles the skin over the chin

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Mentalis

44
Q

Wrinkles the skin of the neck and chest. Depresses the mandible and anguli oris, as in pouting

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Platysma

45
Q

Rotates and depresses the head

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Sternocleidomastoid

46
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Draws the hyoid bone superiorly

A

Digastric

MORS 200 - Sciences (25 decks)

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