Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Orbicularis oris
A
“Kissing muscle”
Closes lips
Circular muscle around the mouth
2
Q
Zygomaticus major
A
Elevates the corners of mouth
“Smiling muscle”
3
Q
Zygomaticus minor
A
Elevates the upper lip
4
Q
Buccinator
A
“Trumpeteer’s muscle”
5
Q
Platysma
A
Depresses the mandible
6
Q
Orbicularis oculi
A
Closes eyes
7
Q
The anterior wall of the axilla
A
Pectoralis major and minor, subclavius and clavipectoral fascia
8
Q
The posterior wall of the axilla
A
Consists of subscapularis, teres major and latissimus dorsi
