Facial Muscles Anatomy Quiz

What is the primary action of the Occipital Belly muscle?

Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids tightly, as in blinking?

What is the insertion of the Corrugator Supercilii muscle?

Which of these muscles is NOT a muscle of facial expression?

What is the primary action of the Orbicularis Oculi?

Which muscle pulls the skin up over the bridge of the nose, expressing disdain or displeasure?

Which muscle is responsible for compressing the cheek against the teeth, helping to keep food between teeth during chewing?

Which muscle lowers the corner of the mouth, contributing to a sad or frowning expression?

Which muscle plays a crucial role in closing the mouth, constricting and protruding the lips, as in kissing or blowing?

The pterygomandibular raphe is a significant attachment point for which muscle?

Which action is NOT performed by the Platysma muscle?

Which muscle helps to widen the nasal opening, creating a flared nostril appearance, as seen with effort or anger?

Which muscle is responsible for raising the upper lip?

Which muscle originates from the infraorbital margin of the maxilla (cheekbone) and inserts at the corner of the mouth, helping to raise the corner of the mouth?

Which muscle is NOT directly involved in controlling the movement of the mouth or lips?