Muscles of Facial Expression Overview

<p>Depressor Labii Inferioris and Orbicularis Oris (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Orbicularis Oris (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>The nasal margin of the maxilla (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dilator Naris (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depressor Anguli Oris (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Puckers and pulls the skin of the chin up (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compresses the cheek against the molars to direct food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Risorius (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Orbicularis Oculi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buccal branch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They all insert into the skin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To control movement of the facial skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scalp and temporal fascia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anterior Auricular (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Posterior auricular artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulls the ear back (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facial nerve, temporal branch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Midline over the nasal cartilage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bell's Palsy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

Muscle that circles the mouth and controls lip movement.

Muscle that elevates the upper lip.

Muscle that depresses the lower lip.

Muscle that elevates the upper lip; runs from zygomatic arch to orbicularis oris.

Muscle that elevates the corners of the mouth, associated with smiling.

Muscles that control facial movement and convey emotions.

Facial muscles are innervated by the facial nerve (CN VII).

Facial muscles aid in emotions, speech, and mastication.

Five branches supply the facial muscles: temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, cervical.

Facial muscles are supplied by the facial artery.

Muscle surrounding the eye, closes it forcefully.

Muscle that gently closes the eyes (blinking).

Muscle that pulls eyebrows medially to frown.

Muscle that pulls eyebrows down and wrinkles the nose.

Muscle that flares the nostrils.

Muscle that elevates the corner of the mouth; originates from canine fossa of the maxilla.

Muscle that depresses the corners of the mouth; located beneath the angle of the mandible.

Muscle on the chin that puckers the skin and aids in food clearance; originates from the mandible.

Muscle that pulls back corners of the mouth and compresses cheeks during chewing; blends with Orbicularis Oris.

Muscle that retracts the angle of the mouth, aiding in smiling; originates from the mandible.

Muscle made of Frontalis and Occipitalis; elevates eyebrows and wrinkles scalp; associated with facial expression.

Neck muscle that pulls down corners of the mouth and wrinkles skin of chin and neck; originates from clavicle and shoulder.

Muscle around the eyes that facilitates closing and blinking; has two parts.

Muscle that closes the nostrils; originates from the maxillary canine ridge and inserts over nasal cartilage.

Muscle that pulls the ear slightly forward; originates from the scalp and temporal fascia and inserts at the ear's helix.

Muscle that raises the ear; originates from the scalp and temporal fascia and attaches to the superior aspect of the ear.

Muscle that pulls the ear back; originates from the mastoid process and inserts on the inferior medial aspect of the auricle.

The facial nerve (CN VII) supplies the muscles of facial expression, including the ear muscles.

The posterior auricular artery supplies blood to the anterior, superior, and posterior auricular muscles.

Condition that can impair facial muscle functionality, leading to facial drooping and difficulty in expressions.

Facial muscles are responsible for emotional expression and movements like smiling and frowning.