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Which muscle is primarily responsible for the lateral wall of the oral cavity?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the lateral wall of the oral cavity?
- Buccinator (correct)
- Mentalis
- Orbicularis Oris
- Zygomaticus
What is the alternate name given to the Orbicularis Oris muscle?
What is the alternate name given to the Orbicularis Oris muscle?
- Kissing muscle (correct)
- Smiling muscle
- Chewing muscle
- Muscle of frowning
Which part(s) does the Orbicularis Oris consist of?
Which part(s) does the Orbicularis Oris consist of?
- Upper Lip Part
- Lower Lip Part
- Cheek Part
- Marginal Part and Labial Part (correct)
What is the function of the Mentalis muscle?
What is the function of the Mentalis muscle?
Which muscle is NOT associated with the facial expressions linked to the oral cavity?
Which muscle is NOT associated with the facial expressions linked to the oral cavity?
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Buccinator Muscle
Buccinator Muscle
A muscle of the lateral wall of the oral cavity.
Orbicularis Oris
Orbicularis Oris
A muscle surrounding the mouth, enabling lip closure.
Marginal Part of Orbicularis Oris
Marginal Part of Orbicularis Oris
Part of the orbicularis oris muscle involved in lip corner movement.
Labial Part orbicularis oris
Labial Part orbicularis oris
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Mentalis Muscle
Mentalis Muscle
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