MUSCLES OF FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

Question 1

closes and squints the eye (wink, concern, perplexion)

Answer 1

Orbicularis Oculi

Question 2

elevates the upper eyelid (surprise, fear)

Answer 2

Levator Palpebrae Superioris

Question 3

draws the eyebrow inferomedially (anger, concern)

Answer 3

Corrugator Supercilii

Question 4

maxilla to the cartilage of the nose and the opposite side nasalis muscle, compresses the nares

Answer 4

Nasalis

Question 5

fascia and skin medial to the eyebrow to the fascia and skin over the nasal bone (disdain look)

Answer 5

Procerus

Question 6

from medial fiber of dilator naris muscle to mobile part of nasal septum, depresses septum and narrows nostril

Answer 6

Depressor Septi Nasi

Question 7

Infraorbital head & zygomatic head to upper lip. Raises upper lip; helps form naso-labial furrow. (Disgust,
smugness)

Answer 7

Levator labii superioris

Question 8

Frontal nasal process to one to ala & other to orbicularis oris. Raises upper lip and opens nostril. (anger, contempt)

Answer 8

Levator labiisuperioris alaeque nasi

Question 9

Maxilla below infraorbital foramen & canine fossa to the angle of mouth. Elevate the angle of the mouth. (smile, sneer, “Dracula” expression)

Answer 9

Levator anguli oris

Question 10

From zygomatic bone & arch to angle of mouth. Draws the corner of the mouth upward and laterally. (Smile, laugh)

Answer 10

Zygomaticus major

Question 11

From zygomatic bone & medial to zygomatic major to nasolabial groove. Draws the upper lip upward. (Smile &
Smugness)

Answer 11

Zygomaticus minor

Question 12

From superficial fascia over parotid
to skin & mucosa on the angle of lip. Retracts
the corner of the mouth. (Grin, smile, laugh)

Answer 12

Risorius

Question 13

From oblique line of mandible to angle of mouth.
Draws comer of mouth down and laterally

Answer 13

Depressor anguli oris / triangularis

Question 14

From base of mandible to skin n mucosa of lower lip. Draws
lower lip downward and laterally. (Sadness, uncertainty, dislike)

Answer 14

Depressor labii inferioris

Question 15

From mandible below lower incisors
to skin of chin. Raises and protrudes lower lip
as it wrinkles skin on chin. (doubt, pout, disdain)

Answer 15

Mentalis

Question 16

From buccinator muscle to angle of mouth (upper lip) and mandible (lower lip). Closes lips; protrudes lips. (puckering, whistling)

Answer 16

Orbicularis Oris

Question 17

From alveolar process f max. and mand. In region of molars & pterygomandibular ligament. Presses the cheek against teeth; Compresses distended cheeks. (pucker, exertion, sigh)

Answer 17

Buccinator

Question 18

From skin and superficial fascia of pectoral and deltoid region to lower border of mandible. Draws up the skin of the superior chest and neck. (Creature from Black Lagoon”
expression)

Answer 18

Platysma