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Which muscle is primarily responsible for raising the corner of the mouth to create a smile?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for raising the corner of the mouth to create a smile?
- Risorius
- Zygomaticus Major (correct)
- Depressor Anguli Oris
- Levator Anguli Oris
What is the function of the Zygomaticus Minor?
What is the function of the Zygomaticus Minor?
- Lifts the angle of the mouth
- Raises the upper lip (correct)
- Draws the corner of the mouth laterally
- Lowers the lower lip
Which muscle lowers the angle of the mouth?
Which muscle lowers the angle of the mouth?
- Levator Anguli Oris
- Zygomaticus Major
- Depressor Anguli Oris (correct)
- Risorius
Which muscle's primary action is to lower the lower lip?
Which muscle's primary action is to lower the lower lip?
Which muscle draws the corner of the mouth laterally?
Which muscle draws the corner of the mouth laterally?
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Zygomaticus Major
Zygomaticus Major
Raises the corner of the mouth, creating a smile.
Zygomaticus Minor
Zygomaticus Minor
Raises the upper lip, contributing to a smile.
Risorius
Risorius
Draws the corner of the mouth laterally, as in a forced smile.
Levator Anguli Oris
Levator Anguli Oris
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Levator Labi Superior
Levator Labi Superior
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Depressor Anguli Oris
Depressor Anguli Oris
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Depressor Labii Inferior
Depressor Labii Inferior
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