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What muscle(s) is/are responsible for pulling the lateral wing of the nose downward?
What muscle(s) is/are responsible for pulling the lateral wing of the nose downward?
Which muscle is primarily involved in the action of compressing the cheek against the teeth?
Which muscle is primarily involved in the action of compressing the cheek against the teeth?
Which of the following muscles is responsible for lowering the lower lip?
Which of the following muscles is responsible for lowering the lower lip?
What is the action of the Procer muscle?
What is the action of the Procer muscle?
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Which muscle is capable of lowering the mandible (if resistance is present)?
Which muscle is capable of lowering the mandible (if resistance is present)?
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Which of the following muscles is NOT directly involved in manipulating the corner of the mouth?
Which of the following muscles is NOT directly involved in manipulating the corner of the mouth?
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What is the insertion point of the Depressor labii inferioris muscle?
What is the insertion point of the Depressor labii inferioris muscle?
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Which muscle contributes to the tightening of the neck and lower face, conveying stress?
Which muscle contributes to the tightening of the neck and lower face, conveying stress?
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The Orbicularis oris is essential for which of the following functions?
The Orbicularis oris is essential for which of the following functions?
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What are the branches of the facial nerve (CN VII) that innervate the muscles of the face? Select ALL correct options.
What are the branches of the facial nerve (CN VII) that innervate the muscles of the face? Select ALL correct options.
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Which muscle, primarily located in the upper part of the head, is responsible for pulling the scalp backward?
Which muscle, primarily located in the upper part of the head, is responsible for pulling the scalp backward?
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Which muscle group, located around the eyes, is responsible for both smooth and tight closure of the eyelids?
Which muscle group, located around the eyes, is responsible for both smooth and tight closure of the eyelids?
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What action does the Corrugator Supercilii perform, resulting in the expression of concern?
What action does the Corrugator Supercilii perform, resulting in the expression of concern?
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Which muscle, along with the Frontal Belly, works together to control the movements of the scalp?
Which muscle, along with the Frontal Belly, works together to control the movements of the scalp?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary action of the Occipitofrontal muscle?
Which of the following is NOT a primary action of the Occipitofrontal muscle?
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Procer
Procer
Muscle that pulls skin up over the nose expressing disdain.
Nasal Muscle
Nasal Muscle
Muscle that widens the nasal opening and raises upper lip.
Orbicularis Oris
Orbicularis Oris
Circular muscle that closes and protrudes the lips.
Levator Labii Superioris
Levator Labii Superioris
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Buccinator
Buccinator
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Levator Anguli Oris
Levator Anguli Oris
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Depressor Anguli Oris
Depressor Anguli Oris
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Depressor Labii Inferioris
Depressor Labii Inferioris
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Mentalis
Mentalis
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Platysma
Platysma
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Occipitofrontal Muscle
Occipitofrontal Muscle
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Frontal Belly
Frontal Belly
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Orbicularis Oculi
Orbicularis Oculi
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Corrugator Supercilii
Corrugator Supercilii
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Aponeurosis Epicraneal
Aponeurosis Epicraneal
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