Muscles Of The Calvaria And Neck

Question 1

What does the Occipitofrontalis muscle do?

Answer 1

It helps to wrinkle the forehead and raise the eyebrows - it is two muscles separated by a small gap above the eyebrows

Question 2

What does the platysma muscle do

Answer 2

A large muscle that covers the majority of the anterior and lateral surfaces of the neck

When it contracts it helps to lower the mandible and lips - helpful in speaking and eating and drinking