Muscles of the Face

Question 1

The position of the occipitofrontalis

Answer 1

The occipitals and frontalis are collectively known as this muscle. Its action is to lift the eyebrows and wrinkle the skin of forehead. Creates looks of surprise and horror

Question 2

The action of the occipitalis

Answer 2

Moves scalp backwards

Question 3

The position of the frontalis

Answer 3

Fibrous sheet over the frontal and parietal bones

Question 4

The action of the procerus

Answer 4

Wrinkles at bridge of nose creates a disgusted expression

Question 5

The position of the nasalis

Answer 5

Sides of the nose

Question 6

The action of the levator labii superioris

Answer 6

Lifts upper lip, producing a cheerful expression

Question 7

The position of the levator anguli oris

Answer 7

Thin band of muscle below levator labii superioris

Question 8

The action of the zygomaticus

Answer 8

Moves angle of the mouth up, back and out producing smiling

Question 9

The position of the orbicularis oris

Answer 9

Sphincter muscle around the mouth

Question 10

The action of the mentalis

Answer 10

Lifts skin on chin and turns the lower lip outwards

Question 11

The position of the depressor labii inferioris

Answer 11

Mid-line of chin to lower lip

Question 12

The action of the buccinator

Answer 12

Compresses cheek against the teeth to maintain tension, aids in mastication

Question 13

The position of the risorius

Answer 13

Between masseter and corner of the mouth

Question 14

The action of the medial pterygoid

Answer 14

Raises the mandible

Question 15

The position of the lateral pterygoid

Answer 15

Behind zygomatic arch

Question 16

The action of the masseter

Answer 16

Raises the lower jaw, is the chief muscle of mastication

Question 17

The position of the temporalis

Answer 17

From temporal bone to mandible

Question 18

The action of the orbicularis oculi

Answer 18

Closes the eye

Question 19

The position of the levator palpebrae

Answer 19

Upper eyelid

Question 20

The action of the sternocleidomastoid

Answer 20

Flexes head and turns from side to side

Question 21

The position of the depressor anguli oris

Answer 21

From modiolus to mandible

Question 22

Fibrous sheet over occipital bone

Answer 22

Occipitalis

Question 23

Moves scalp backwards

Answer 23

Frontalis

Question 24

Continuation of frontalis down midline of the nose between eyebrows

Answer 24

Procerus

Question 25

Compresses and dilates nasal opening, produces annoyed expression and sniffing

Answer 25

Nasalis

Question 26

Thin band of muscle from eye to mouth

Answer 26

Levator Labii Superioris

Question 27

Raises corner of the mouth produces cheerful expression

Answer 27

Levator Anguli Oris

Question 28

Thin muscle angled across face superficial to masseter

Answer 28

Zygomaticus

Question 29

Purses lips

Answer 29

Orbicularis Oris

Question 30

Above mental tuberosity on chin

Answer 30

Mentalis

Question 31

Pulls lower lip straight down

Answer 31

Depressor Labii Inferioris

Question 32

Pulls down corner of the mouth

Answer 32

Depressor Anguli Oris

Question 33

Broad thin muscle deep to masseter

Answer 33

Buccinator

Question 34

Retracts angle of the mouth and lifts upper lip

Answer 34

Risorius

Question 35

Inner surface of mandible

Answer 35

Medial Pterygoid

Question 36

Pushes mandible out and opens mouth

Answer 36

Lateral Pterygoid

Question 37

From zygomatic arch to mandible

Answer 37

Masseter

Question 38

Raises and retracts lower jaw

Answer 38

Temporalis

Question 39

Sphincter muscle around the eye

Answer 39

Orbicularis Oculi

Question 40

Opens upper eyelid

Answer 40

Levator Palpebrae

Question 41

Rope like muscle running at an angle up sides of neck

Answer 41

Sternocleidomastoid