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What is the function of the Frontalis muscle?
What is the function of the Frontalis muscle?
What does the Orbicularis Oculi muscle do?
What does the Orbicularis Oculi muscle do?
What is the Zygomaticus muscle responsible for?
What is the Zygomaticus muscle responsible for?
The Buccinator muscle assists in which action?
The Buccinator muscle assists in which action?
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What is the Orbicularis Oris muscle commonly referred to as?
What is the Orbicularis Oris muscle commonly referred to as?
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What action does the Platysma muscle perform?
What action does the Platysma muscle perform?
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What does the Cranial Aponeurosis cover?
What does the Cranial Aponeurosis cover?
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The Temporalis muscle aids in which process?
The Temporalis muscle aids in which process?
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What is the main function of the Occipitalis muscle?
What is the main function of the Occipitalis muscle?
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The Masseter muscle is primarily involved in which activity?
The Masseter muscle is primarily involved in which activity?
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What action does the Sternocleidomastoid muscle perform?
What action does the Sternocleidomastoid muscle perform?
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What is the function of the Trapezius muscle?
What is the function of the Trapezius muscle?
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Study Notes
Facial Muscles
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Frontalis: Responsible for raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.
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Orbicularis Oculi: Closes the eyelids and drains tears through the tear drainage system, which includes the punctum, canaliculi, and lacrimal sac.
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Zygomaticus: Elevates the corners of the mouth during smiles, contributing to facial expressions of happiness.
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Buccinator: Keeps food positioned between the teeth while chewing; also aids in sucking in the cheeks.
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Orbicularis Oris: Known as the "kissing muscle," it is responsible for lip closure and puckering.
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Platysma: Moves the lower lip and mouth corners sideways and downwards, often changing facial expression; also depresses and wrinkles neck skin and assists in mandible lowering.
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Cranial Aponeurosis: A fibrous tissue covering the upper part of the cranium in humans and other animals, providing structural support.
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Temporalis: A synergist muscle that assists in the closure of the jaw during chewing.
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Occipitalis: Moves the scalp backward, contributing to various head movements.
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Masseter: A crucial muscle for chewing solid foods, enabling powerful jaw movements.
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Sternocleidomastoid: Rotates the head to the opposite side; when both sides contract, it flexes the neck and extends the head.
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Trapezius: A versatile muscle aiding posture and movement; it tilts and turns the head and neck, shrugs shoulders, stabilizes the shoulders, and rotates and retracts the scapula.
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Test your knowledge on the muscles of the face with this quiz. Each card presents a muscle along with its function, helping you reinforce your understanding of facial anatomy. Perfect for students or anyone interested in human physiology.
