Muscles of Face and Jaw Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal belly of occipitofrontalis
A
Action: Moves scalp, raises eyebrows
2
Q
Depressor anguli oris
A
Action: Draws corners of mouth inferiorly and laterally. (frown)
3
Q
Orbicularis oris
A
Compresses and purses lips (kiss)
4
Q
Zygomaticus muscles
A
Creates smile
5
Q
Orbicularis oculi
A
Closes eyes
6
Q
Platysma
A
Tenses skin of neck and pulls lower lip inferiorly
7
Q
Masseter
A
Elevates and protracts mandible