Muscles of Face and Jaw Flashcards

1
Q

Frontal belly of occipitofrontalis

A

Action: Moves scalp, raises eyebrows

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2
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Depressor anguli oris

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Action: Draws corners of mouth inferiorly and laterally. (frown)

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3
Q

Orbicularis oris

A

Compresses and purses lips (kiss)

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4
Q

Zygomaticus muscles

A

Creates smile

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5
Q

Orbicularis oculi

A

Closes eyes

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6
Q

Platysma

A

Tenses skin of neck and pulls lower lip inferiorly

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7
Q

Masseter

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Elevates and protracts mandible

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