Test 2 Flashcards
Directly inferior to the glabella and forms a dome over the nasal cavity (the orifice bounded by the nasal bones and maxilla). Helps to form the angle of inclination or projection is the
Nasal Bones
The bones of the cheeks, diamond shaped, has a convex surface, gives the widest part of the face is the
Zygomatic Bones
The process on the temporal and Zygomatic bones, determines the widest part of the face is the
Zygomatic Arch
One of the lesser concavities of the face located on the lateral portion of the cheek inferior to the Zygomatic arch
Zygomatic Depression
Forms the lateral rim of the eye socket formed by a process of the frontal bone and a process of the Zygomatic process is the
Zygomaticofrontal process
Paired bone with several processes that form the skeletal base of most of the superior face, roof of the mouth, sides of the nasal cavity and floor orbit of the mouth is the
Maxilla
The bony ridge which contains the sockets of the teeth is the
Alveolar Process
The ascending part of the upper jaw that gradually protrudes aside the nasal bones to join the frontal bone is the
Frontal Process of the Maxilla
The piece that forms front portion of the roof of the mouth is the
Palatine Process
An oblique insertion of the teeth (buck teeth) is a
Dental Prognathism
The sharp boney projection located medially along the inferior margin of the nasal cavity is the
Nasal Spine
The medial skin partition in between the nostrils, most inferior part of the nose, NOT the septum is the
Columna Nasi
The horse shoe shaped bone forming the inferior jaw is the
Mandible
The part of the body of the mandible which is the triangular projection of the inferior portion of the anterior mandible is the
Mental Eminence
The part of the body of the mandible which is the depression between the mental eminence and the incisor teeth is the
Incisive Fossa
The part of the body of the mandible which is the bony ridge which contains the sockets of the teeth is the
Alveolar Processes
The part of the ramus of the mandible which is the rounded eminence at the articulating end of the bone is the
Condyle
The part of the ramus of the mandible which is the non articulating end is the
Coronoid Process
The part of the ramus of the mandible which is the depression between the condyle and coronoid process is the
Mandibular Notch
The part that marks the widest part of the lower 1/3 of the face is the
Angle of the Mandible
The part of the human skull which encloses the brain is the
Cranium or Ethmoid Bone
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Facial
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Vomer
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Palatine Bone
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Lacrimal Bones
The inferior to posterior direction following death is known as the
Gravitational Pull
The point of muscle attachment which moves the least, beginning of muscle contraction is known as the
Origin
The point of attachment which moves the most is known as the
Insertion
The muscle of of the cranium known as the “Epicranius” the muscle that draws the scalp posteriorly and inferiorly and raises the eyebrows is the
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle
The two muscles of mastication are the
Temporalis and Masseter
The fan shaped muscle located along the temporal bone that helps to close the mandible, strongest chewing/mastication muscle and provides some bulk to the temporal cavity is the
Temporalis Muscle
Located in the buccal area, begins just below the Zygomatic arch and extends/ attaches to the angle of the mandible, helps to close the mandible, not the strongest chewing muscle provides bulk to the side of the cheek is the
Masseter Muscle
The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eyelids, closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs, and forms optic facial sulci (crows feet) is the
Orbicularis Oculi
The “frowning muscle” pyramid shaped, runs from the root of the nose to the middle of the eyebrow, draws the eyebrows downward and medially when contracted, forms vertical interciliary sulci (wrinkles between the eyebrows) is the
Corrugator Muscle
The lifter of the upper eyelid, very thin muscle located above the eyeball, forms a paper fold (creases on the eyelids), severing this muscle would aid in closing the eyelid is the
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
The muscle that forms the Inferior/Superior margin of the lower eyelids is the
Inferior/ Superior Tarus
The narrow elongated muscle located on the nasal bones and maxilla, that draws the skin downward, forming transverse interciliary sulci is the
Procerus Muscle
Known as the center of expression, and has the most numerous of the face is the
Mouth
Known as the “puckering muscle”, closes the lips, also compresses lips against teeth and shapes lips during speech, forms the Philtrum is the
Orbicularis Oris
The “laughing muscle”, corners of the mouth are raised when muscle contracts, moves the mouth laterally, forms the angulus oris eminence “angle/ends of the mouth” natural facial marking is the
Zygomacticus Major
The “trumpeters muscle” principle muscle of the cheek, forms the lateral wall of the mouth, lines the cheek horizontally, compress the cheek and draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly, produces a sucking action, forms the angularis oris eminence, bucco-facial sulcus, acquired facial marking is the
Buccinator
Also known as the depressor angulus oris (depresses corners of the mouth), forms the angulus oris eminence is the
Triangularis
The large four headed muscle that ranges from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket,that raises the upper lip is the
Quadratus Labii Superioris
The muscle that elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils referred to as the “Common Elevator” is the
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
The muscle that elevates and extends the upper lip is the
Levator Labii Superioris
The muscle that draws the superior lip superiorly as well as laterally is the
Zygomaticus Minor
This group of muscles serves to raise the upper lip (as in a sneer) and forms the Nasolabial Sulcus
Quadratus Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Zygomaticus Minor
The function of this muscle is to elevate the angle of the mouth and forms the Nasolabial Fold
Levator Anguli Oris
Known as the false smile muscle, draws the mouth into an outward motion and retracts the angle of the mouth outward or laterally is the
Risorius Muscle
Also called the “Quadratus Muscle”, it depresses/ draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Located on the chin, elevates and protrudes the lower lip, causing a temporary wrinkling of the skin over the chin forms the Mental Eminence, provides anterior projection and muscle bulk for the chin (dimple, cleft, bilobated chin) is the
Mentalis Muscle
Appears as sheets of muscle on the anterior portion of the neck depresses the mandible, lower jaw and lower lip and has the following four surface forms:
i. Bucco-facial Sulcus
ii. Mandibular Sulcus
iii. Serrated Jawline
iv. Platysmal Sulci
Platysma Muscle
The Bucco-facial Sulcus can be found where
The Cheek
The Mandibular Sulcus rises from the ___ and more than one can cause a ____
Mandible, Serrated jawline
A Serrated Jawline appears as
Lacerations like notches on a saw
Platysmal Sulci can be found in
Sagging of the neck
Helps to rotate/ depress/ lower the head forms the widest part of the neck, from one belly to the next is the
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
The double bellied muscle which helps to draw the hyoid bone superiorly also helps to manipulate the tongue forms the CORDS of the neck (vertical elongated cords of the neck)
Digastricus Muscle
Continual contraction of this muscle forms transverse frontal sulci (wrinkles that run across the forehead) and acquired facial marking
Occipitofrontalis Muscle
The muscles of mastication are referred to as the
Chewer’s muscle