Muscles Of The Mouth Flashcards
1
Q
Orbicularis oris (action)
A
Closes the lip
2
Q
Orbicularis oris (nerve)
A
Facial nerve (CN VII)
3
Q
Buccinator (action)
A
Presses cheek to molars
4
Q
Buccinator (nerve)
A
Facial nerve (CN VII)
5
Q
Zygomaticus major (action)
A
Raises corners of mouth - smile
6
Q
Zygomaticus minor (action)
A
Lifts upper lip
7
Q
Zygomaticus minor (nerve)
A
Facial Nerve (CN VII)
8
Q
Platysma (action)
A
Pulls lower lip down and laterally
9
Q
Platysma (nerve)
A
Facial Nerve (CN VII)
10
Q
Zygomaticus Major (nerve)
A
Facial Nerve (CN VII)
