Muscles Of Facial Expression Flashcards
Orbicularis Oculi
Palpebral part - gentle closure of eyelid. Orbital part - forceful eyelid closure.
FACIAL NERVE.
Corrugated supercilii
Draws eyebrows together, creating vertical wrinkles.
FACIAL NERVE.
Nasalis
Transverse part - compresses the nares. Alar part - opens the area.
FACIAL NERVE.
Procerus
Pulls eyebrows downward, producing transverse wrinkles.
FACIAL NERVE.
Depressor septi nasi
Pulls nose inferiority, opening nares.
FACIAL NERVE.
Orbicularis oris
Purses the lips.
FACIAL NERVE.
Buccinator
Pulls cheeks inward against teeth, preventing accumulation of food.
FACIAL NERVE.
Mentalis
Protrusion of lower lip, and elevates skin of lower lip.
FACIAL NERVE.
Depressor anguli oris
Pulls down the edges of the lips.
FACIAL NERVE.
Zygomaticus major
Draws mouth angle upwards and outward.
FACIAL NERVE.
Zygomaticus minor
Draws upper lip upward and outward.
FACIAL NERVE.
Levator anguli oris
Elevates the angle of the mouth at each corner.
FACIAL NERVE.
