Muscles of the Face - Depressors Flashcards
1
Q
What are the depressors? (Muscles of the face)
A
- Mentalis
- Depressor labii inferioris
- Depressor anguli oris
- Platysma
2
Q
Location and function of the mentalis muscle
A
- Depresses lower lip
- Pulls lower lip out
3
Q
Location and function of the depressor labii inferioris muscle
A
- Depresses lower lip
4
Q
Location and function of the depressor anguli oris muscle
A
- Depresses the corners of the mouth
- Helps compress the upper lip against the lower lip
5
Q
Location and function of the Platysma muscle
A
- Depresses mandible
6
Q
Which of the muscles of the face (depressor) is actually a neck muscle? (to help with remembering location)
A
- Platysma
