Muscles of the head and neck Flashcards
Muscles derived from pharyngeal arch 1 (Mandibular)
Muscles of mastification, (Masseter, Temporalis, Lateral pterygoid, medial pterygoid). Mylohyoid & ant. belly of digastic
Tensor Tympani
Tensor Veli Palantini
Muscles Derived from Pharyngeal arch 2 (Hyoid)
Muscles of facial expression
Stapedius
Stylohyoid
post. belly of digastric
Muscles derived from Pharyngeal arch 3
Stylopharyngeus
Muscles derived from Pharyngeal arch 4-6
Cricothyroid
Levator Veli Palatine
Constrictors of Pharynx
Intrinsic muscles of larynx
Where does the Cranial nerve VII emerge through
Emerges through stylomastoid foramen, divides inside parotid gland
What muscle raises the eyebrows
occipitofrontalis
Function of levator labii superioris
Lifting the top lip
Function of the corrugator supercilii
Draws the eyebrow downward and medially vertical wrinkes of the forehead, “frowning” muscles
Functions of the orbicularis Oculi
Closes the eye,
What does the palpebral portion of the orbicularis oculi do
Involuntarily closes the eye
What does the orbital portion of the orbicularis oculi do
Conscious control
What does the medial ligament do
Lacrimal function (tears), attaches to the lacrimal duct
What are the three muscles in the nose
Nasalis, depressor, septi nasi, procerus
What is the muscle in the chin
Mentalis
What is the muscle in the neck (facial expression)
Platysma
Function of orbicularis oris
Closes the mouth and puckers the lips when it contracts
Function of buccinator
Pushes cheek against teeth and aids in chewing
Function of risorius
Grinning