Oral group Flashcards
What is the origin of levator palpabrae superioris ableque nasi?
The frontal process of maxilla.
What is the insertion of flexor palpabrae superior ablaque nasi?
Alar cartilage of nose and upper lip.
What is the function of levator palpabrae superioris ablaque nasi?
Raises upper lip and opens nostril.
What is the origin of levator labii superiors?
Infraorbital margin of maxilla.
What is the insertio of levator labii superiors?
Skin of upper lateral half of lip.
What is the function of levator labii superioris?
Raises upper lip.
What is the origin of levator anguli oris?
Maxilla below infraorbital foramen.
What is the insertion of levator anguli oris?
Corner of the lip
What is the function of levator anguli oris?
Raises corner of lip.
What is the origin of orbicularis oris?
Maxilla and mandibula at midline.
What is the insertion of orbicularis oris?
It forms an ellipse around the mouth.
What is the function of orbicularis oris?
It closes and protrudes lips.
What is the origin of zygomaticus major?
Posterior of zygomatic process.
What is the insertion of zygomaticus major?
Skin at corner of mouth.
What is the function of zygomaticus major?
Draws corner of lips upwards.
What is the origin of zygomaticus minor?
Anterior of zygomatic process.
What is the insertion of zygomaticus minor?
The lateral skin of upper lip.
What is the function of zygomaticus minor?
Draws upper lip upward.
What is the origin of depressor labii inferioris?
Anterior of mandibular oblique line.
What is the insertion of depressor labii inferioris?
Midline of lower lip with other muscle.
What is the function of depressor labii inferioris?
Pulls lip down.
What is the origin of depressor anguli oris?
The oblique line of mandible.
What is the insertion of depressor anguli oris?
The lower corners of the lip.
What is the function of depressor anguli oris?
Depresses the corner of the lips.
