Muscles of Facial Expression

<p>Zygomatic Major (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Draws the corners of the mouth downward and backward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Corrugator supercilii (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medial border of the orbit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Retracts the scalp to enhance the frontal belly's effectiveness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raises the eyebrows (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Muscle that raises eyebrows and wrinkles forehead; pulls scalp forward.

Muscle that closes eyelids; varies in firmness for blinking.

Muscle that moves eyebrows medially and downward, indicating worry.

Muscle that retracts scalp, enhancing the occipitofrontal muscle's action.

Muscle located at the back of the head; contributes to scalp movement.

Facial muscle that closes the mouth and resists bulging when blowing.

Muscle that stretches the mouth outwards and raises the corners of the mouth for a smile.

Muscle that draws the cheek inward, helping to keep the oral cavity stable when blowing.

Muscle that raises and wrinkles the lower lip, creates a pout, pulling the lip up and forward.

Muscle that depresses the lower lip.