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Which muscle is responsible for the eyebrow movement associated with expressing concern?
Which muscle is responsible for the eyebrow movement associated with expressing concern?
What is the primary action of the Occipital Belly?
What is the primary action of the Occipital Belly?
Which muscle is responsible for the smooth closure of the eyelids?
Which muscle is responsible for the smooth closure of the eyelids?
Which of these muscles is NOT directly involved in facial expression?
Which of these muscles is NOT directly involved in facial expression?
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What is the insertion point of the Occipitofrontal muscle?
What is the insertion point of the Occipitofrontal muscle?
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for closing the mouth?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for closing the mouth?
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Which muscle is responsible for pulling the skin up over the bridge of the nose, conveying an expression of disdain?
Which muscle is responsible for pulling the skin up over the bridge of the nose, conveying an expression of disdain?
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Which muscle(s) are involved in widening the nasal opening, as seen during effort or anger?
Which muscle(s) are involved in widening the nasal opening, as seen during effort or anger?
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Which muscle helps to keep food between the occlusal surfaces during chewing?
Which muscle helps to keep food between the occlusal surfaces during chewing?
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Which muscle is most directly responsible for raising the corner of the mouth, often associated with a smile?
Which muscle is most directly responsible for raising the corner of the mouth, often associated with a smile?
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Which muscle is responsible for lowering the lower lip, often seen in expressions of sadness or doubt?
Which muscle is responsible for lowering the lower lip, often seen in expressions of sadness or doubt?
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Which muscle is involved in creating the expression of 'pouting' or 'protruding' the lips?
Which muscle is involved in creating the expression of 'pouting' or 'protruding' the lips?
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Which muscle plays a role in the stiffness of the lower face and neck, often associated with stress?
Which muscle plays a role in the stiffness of the lower face and neck, often associated with stress?
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All muscles of the face are innervated by which cranial nerve?
All muscles of the face are innervated by which cranial nerve?
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Flashcards
Occipitofrontal Muscle
Occipitofrontal Muscle
Muscle that elevates eyebrows, wrinkles forehead, pulls scalp forward.
Frontal Belly
Frontal Belly
Part of the occipitofrontal muscle; pulls scalp backward to enhance frontal movement.
Orbicularis Oculi
Orbicularis Oculi
Muscle that closes eyelids; has smooth (palpebral) and tight (orbital) portions.
Corrugator Supercilii
Corrugator Supercilii
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Aponeurosis Epicraneal
Aponeurosis Epicraneal
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Procer
Procer
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Nasal Muscle
Nasal Muscle
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Orbicularis Oris
Orbicularis Oris
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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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