Muscles of Facial Expression

Question 1

frontalis m

Answer 1

draw scalp anteriorly, raise eyebrows, wrinkle forehead

facial nerve

Question 2

occipitalis m

Answer 2

draw scalp posteriorly

facial nerve

Question 3

orbicularis oculi m

Answer 3

close the eye

facial n

Question 4

orbicularis oris m

Answer 4

close and protrude lips

facial n

Question 5

buccinator m

Answer 5

press cheek against teeth

facial n

Question 6

platysma m

Answer 6

tense the skin of the neck, draw part of lower lip inferiorly and posteriorly

facial n