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Which muscle extends the angle of the mouth laterally?
Which muscle extends the angle of the mouth laterally?
The levator anguli oris muscle is innervated by which branches of the facial nerve?
The levator anguli oris muscle is innervated by which branches of the facial nerve?
Which muscle originates from the mental tubercle and oblique line of the mandible?
Which muscle originates from the mental tubercle and oblique line of the mandible?
Which muscle's action is to elevate and evert the angle of the mouth?
Which muscle's action is to elevate and evert the angle of the mouth?
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The superior labial artery supplies blood to which of these muscles?
The superior labial artery supplies blood to which of these muscles?
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Which of the following muscles inserts onto the modiolus?
Which of the following muscles inserts onto the modiolus?
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The depressor anguli oris muscle is innervated by which branches of the facial nerve?
The depressor anguli oris muscle is innervated by which branches of the facial nerve?
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Which of these muscles is considered a 'laughing muscle'?
Which of these muscles is considered a 'laughing muscle'?
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for depressing the lower lip?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for depressing the lower lip?
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What is the common embryonic origin of the muscles of facial expression?
What is the common embryonic origin of the muscles of facial expression?
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The mentalis muscle is responsible for which of the following actions?
The mentalis muscle is responsible for which of the following actions?
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Which nerve innervates all the muscles of facial expression?
Which nerve innervates all the muscles of facial expression?
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Which nerve innervates the depressor labii inferioris muscle?
Which nerve innervates the depressor labii inferioris muscle?
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The action of the muscles of facial expression upon contraction exerts its effects by pulling on what structure?
The action of the muscles of facial expression upon contraction exerts its effects by pulling on what structure?
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The levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle is primarily involved in what action pertaining to the lips and nose?
The levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle is primarily involved in what action pertaining to the lips and nose?
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What is the anatomical characteristic of the muscles of facial expression that is different from other skeletal muscles, with only one exception?
What is the anatomical characteristic of the muscles of facial expression that is different from other skeletal muscles, with only one exception?
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What is the primary blood supply for the mentalis muscle?
What is the primary blood supply for the mentalis muscle?
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Which of the following is NOT a group into which muscles of facial expression are categorized?
Which of the following is NOT a group into which muscles of facial expression are categorized?
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Which muscle is known as the 'smiling muscle' due to its action of pulling the angles of the mouth laterally and slightly upwards?
Which muscle is known as the 'smiling muscle' due to its action of pulling the angles of the mouth laterally and slightly upwards?
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What is the fibromuscular hub onto which the majority of mouth muscle fibers insert?
What is the fibromuscular hub onto which the majority of mouth muscle fibers insert?
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The origin of the depressor labii inferioris muscle is found on the:
The origin of the depressor labii inferioris muscle is found on the:
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What is the insertion point for the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle?
What is the insertion point for the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle?
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Which of the following muscles is NOT a primary component of the modiolus?
Which of the following muscles is NOT a primary component of the modiolus?
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Where are the muscles of facial expression primarily located?
Where are the muscles of facial expression primarily located?
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What is the primary consequence of damage to the facial nerve regarding orbital muscles?
What is the primary consequence of damage to the facial nerve regarding orbital muscles?
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Which artery does not supply blood to the muscles of the face mentioned here?
Which artery does not supply blood to the muscles of the face mentioned here?
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What is the clinical term for the condition where the lower eyelid droops due to facial nerve damage?
What is the clinical term for the condition where the lower eyelid droops due to facial nerve damage?
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Which part of the nasalis muscle is responsible for dilating the nostrils?
Which part of the nasalis muscle is responsible for dilating the nostrils?
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What action is associated with the transverse part of the nasalis muscle?
What action is associated with the transverse part of the nasalis muscle?
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Where does the alar part of the nasalis muscle originate from?
Where does the alar part of the nasalis muscle originate from?
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What is the term for the condition related to the drying of the cornea due to the inability to close the eyelid?
What is the term for the condition related to the drying of the cornea due to the inability to close the eyelid?
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A patient is unable to wrinkle the skin of their nose. Which muscle group is most likely affected?
A patient is unable to wrinkle the skin of their nose. Which muscle group is most likely affected?
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Which of the following muscles is responsible for retracting the scalp?
Which of the following muscles is responsible for retracting the scalp?
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Which nerve innervates the frontal belly of the epicranius?
Which nerve innervates the frontal belly of the epicranius?
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Which action is NOT associated with the platysma muscle?
Which action is NOT associated with the platysma muscle?
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The platysma muscle receives its blood supply from which two arteries?
The platysma muscle receives its blood supply from which two arteries?
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What is the insertion point of the Auricularis anterior muscle?
What is the insertion point of the Auricularis anterior muscle?
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Where is the origin of the Auricularis posterior muscle?
Where is the origin of the Auricularis posterior muscle?
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Which of the following describes the general action of the auricular group of muscles?
Which of the following describes the general action of the auricular group of muscles?
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Which of the following nerves innervates the platysma muscle?
Which of the following nerves innervates the platysma muscle?
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Which nerve innervates the depressor septi nasi muscle?
Which nerve innervates the depressor septi nasi muscle?
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What action is associated with the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
What action is associated with the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
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Which artery does NOT supply the muscles of the nose?
Which artery does NOT supply the muscles of the nose?
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Which muscle is responsible for wrinkling the skin of the glabella?
Which muscle is responsible for wrinkling the skin of the glabella?
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Where does the depressor septi nasi insert?
Where does the depressor septi nasi insert?
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Which of the following best describes the action of the depressor septi nasi?
Which of the following best describes the action of the depressor septi nasi?
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Which muscle originates from the nasal bone and lateral nasal cartilage?
Which muscle originates from the nasal bone and lateral nasal cartilage?
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The occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle is characterized by which origin?
The occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle is characterized by which origin?
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Flashcards
Muscles of the Mouth (Buccolabial Group)
Muscles of the Mouth (Buccolabial Group)
Muscles that control the shape and movements of the mouth and lips.
Modiolus
Modiolus
A strong and flexible connective tissue structure where many muscles insert, which is located at the corners of the mouth.
Buccinator
Buccinator
This muscle is located in the cheek and helps compress the cheeks during sucking and whistling.
Orbicularis Oris
Orbicularis Oris
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Risorius
Risorius
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Depressor Anguli Oris
Depressor Anguli Oris
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Zygomaticus Major
Zygomaticus Major
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Muscles of Facial Expression
Muscles of Facial Expression
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Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
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Origin of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
Origin of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
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Insertion of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
Insertion of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
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Action of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
Action of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
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Innervation of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
Innervation of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
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Blood Supply of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
Blood Supply of the Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle
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Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi Muscle
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi Muscle
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Mentalis Muscle
Mentalis Muscle
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Facial Nerve Palsy
Facial Nerve Palsy
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Exposure Keratitis
Exposure Keratitis
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Ectropion
Ectropion
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Nasalis Muscle
Nasalis Muscle
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Alar Part of Nasalis Muscle
Alar Part of Nasalis Muscle
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Transverse Part of Nasalis Muscle
Transverse Part of Nasalis Muscle
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Nasal Group of Muscles
Nasal Group of Muscles
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Orbital Muscles
Orbital Muscles
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Risorius muscle
Risorius muscle
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Levator Anguli Oris
Levator Anguli Oris
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Zygomaticus Major muscle
Zygomaticus Major muscle
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What is the modiolus?
What is the modiolus?
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What innervates the Risorius muscle?
What innervates the Risorius muscle?
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What is the main blood supply for the muscles around the mouth?
What is the main blood supply for the muscles around the mouth?
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What is the function of the muscles around the mouth?
What is the function of the muscles around the mouth?
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Procerus muscle
Procerus muscle
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Depressor Septi Nasi
Depressor Septi Nasi
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Frontal belly of Occipitofrontalis muscle
Frontal belly of Occipitofrontalis muscle
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Occipital belly of Occipitofrontalis muscle
Occipital belly of Occipitofrontalis muscle
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Epicranial aponeurosis
Epicranial aponeurosis
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Innervation of Procerus muscle
Innervation of Procerus muscle
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Blood supply of Procerus muscle
Blood supply of Procerus muscle
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Innervation of Depressor Septi Nasi
Innervation of Depressor Septi Nasi
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Frontal belly of occipitofrontalis
Frontal belly of occipitofrontalis
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Occipital belly of occipitofrontalis
Occipital belly of occipitofrontalis
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Platysma
Platysma
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Auricularis Anterior
Auricularis Anterior
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Auricularis Posterior
Auricularis Posterior
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Auricularis Superior
Auricularis Superior
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Auricular Muscles
Auricular Muscles
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Innervation of Frontal Belly
Innervation of Frontal Belly
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Study Notes
Muscles of Facial Expression
- Facial muscles are situated in the subcutaneous tissue
- Originate from bone or fascia
- Insert onto the skin
- They pull on the skin to cause movement
- The only muscles that insert into skin
- A common embryonic origin – the 2nd pharyngeal arch
- Innervated by the facial nerve
- Classified into separate groups based on location/function
Learning Outcomes
- Students should be able to identify facial expression muscles and their locations
- Students should be able to describe the anatomy of facial expression muscles (origin, insertion, innervation, and action).
Muscles of the Mouth (Buccal Group)
- Orbicularis Oris : A circular muscle surrounding the mouth.
- Origin: Medial aspects of maxilla and mandible, perioral skin and muscles, modiolus
- Insertion: Skin and mucous membrane of lips
- Action: Closes, compresses, and protrudes lips
- Innervation: Buccal branch of facial nerve (CN VII).
- Blood supply: Facial artery - Superior and inferior labial arteries, Maxillary artery - Mental and infraorbital arteries; Superficial temporal artery - Transverse facial artery
- Buccinator Muscle: Forms the bulk of the cheek.
- Origin: Alveolar process of maxilla,Inferior part: Alveolar part of mandible, Posterior part: Pterygomandibular raphe, buccinator crest of mandible
- Insertion: Modiolus, blends with muscles of upper lip
- Action: Compresses cheek against molars.
- Innervation: Buccal branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Buccal artery (maxillary artery), facial artery
- Levator Labii Superioris Muscle: Triangular muscle associated with the upper lip.
- Origin: Zygomatic process of maxilla, maxillary process of zygomatic bone
- Insertion: Blends with muscles of upper lip
- Action: Elevates upper lip, exposes maxillary teeth.
- Innervation: Zygomatic and buccal branches of facial nerve (CN VII).
- Blood supply: Facial artery, infraorbital branch of maxillary artery
- Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle: Short, quadrangular muscle in the chin region.
- Origin: Oblique line of mandible (continuous with platysma muscle)
- Insertion: Skin and submucosa of lower lip
- Action: Depresses lower lip inferolaterally
- Innervation: Mandibular branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Inferior labial branch of facial artery, mental branch of maxillary artery
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi Muscle: Slender, strap-like muscle on nose.
- Origin: upper part of the frontal process of the maxilla
- Insertion: Into the perichondrium and skin over major alar cartilage of the nose
- Action: Elevates and everts upper lip, deepens and increases nasolabial furrow
- Innervation: Zygomatic and buccal branches of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Facial artery, infraorbital branch of the maxillary artery
- Mentalis Muscle:Paired conical muscle.
- Origin: Incisive fossa of mandible
- Insertion: Skin of chin (Mentolabial sulcus)
- Action: Elevates, everts, and protrudes lower lip, wrinkles the skin of chin
- Innervation: Mandibular branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Inferior labial branch of facial artery, mental branch of the maxillary artery
- Risorius Muscle: A slender and narrow facial muscle.
- Origin: Parotid fascia, buccal skin, zygomatic bone (variable)
- Insertion: Modiolus
- Action: Extends angle of mouth laterally
- Innervation: Buccal branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Superior labial artery (facial artery)
- Levator Anguli Oris Muscle: Paired strap-like muscle.
- Origin: Canine fossa of maxilla
- Insertion: Modiolus
- Action: Elevates angle of mouth
- Innervation: Zygomatic and buccal branches of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Superior labial branch of facial artery, infraorbital branch of maxillary artery
- Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle: Paired triangular muscle.
- Origin: Mental tubercle and oblique line of mandible (continuous with platysma muscle)
- Insertion: Modiolus
- Action: Depresses angle of mouth
- Innervation: Buccal and mandibular branches of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Inferior labial artery (facial artery), mental artery (maxillary artery)
- Zygomaticus Major Muscle : Thin paired facial muscle.
- Origin: (Posterior part of) Lateral aspect of zygomatic bone
- Insertion: Modiolus, blends with muscles of upper lip
- Action: Elevates and everts angle of mouth
- Innervation: Buccal and zygomatic branches of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Superior labial artery (facial artery)
- Zygomaticus Minor Muscle: Thin paired facial muscle.
- Origin: (Anterior part of) Lateral aspect of zygomatic bone
- Insertion: Blends with muscles of upper lip (medial to zygomaticus major muscle)
- Action: Elevates upper lip, exposes maxillary teeth
- Innervation: Zygomatic and buccal branches of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Superior labial branch of the facial artery
Muscles of the Eyeball(Orbital Group)
- Orbicularis Oculi - Circular muscle that surrounds eye socket - Extends into eyelid.
- Corrugator Supercilii: Small pyramidal muscle of the circumorbital & palpebral group.
- Origin: Medial end of superciliary arches
- Insertion: Fibers of orbicularis oculi
- Action: Wrinkles skin above middle supraorbital margin to create frown
- Innervation: Temporal branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Ophthalmic artery, superficial temporal artery
Muscles of the Nose (Nasal Group)
- Nasalis Muscle: Found on each side of nasal midline.
- Two parts: Medial/Alar part (dilator naris posterior); Lateral/Transverse part (compressor naris).
- Origin: Medial or lateral incisor, Maxilla (superolateral to the incisive fossa)
- Insertion: Skin of ala, Merges with counterpart at nose dorsum.
- Action: Alar part: Depresses ala laterally, dilates nostrils; Transverse part: Wrinkles skin of dorsum of nose.
- Innervation: Buccal branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Septal, and lateral nasal branches of facial artery, Infraorbital branch of maxillary artery
- Procerus Muscle: A small, triangular muscle in the glabella (between eyebrows).
- Origin: Nasal bone, superior part of Lateral nasal cartilage
- Insertion: Skin of glabella, fibers of frontal belly of occipitofrontalis muscle
- Action: Depresses the medial end of eyebrow and wrinkles skin of the glabella (enables frowning).
- Innervation: Temporal, lower zygomatic or buccal branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Angular and lateral nasal branches of facial artery
- Depressor Septi Nasi :
- Origin: Maxilla above the central incisor
- Insertion: Cartilaginous nasal septum
- Action: Pulls the nose inferiorly, widening the nasal openings, and works with the alar part of the nasalis along with frontal, lower zygomatic, & buccal branches.
- Innervation: Facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Lateral nasal and septal branches of the facial artery
Muscles of the Cranium and Neck (Epicranial Group)
- Occipitofrontalis Muscle: A wide muscle of the scalp consisting of frontal and occipital bellies connected by epicranial aponeurosis.
- Origin: Frontal belly (skin of eyebrow & forehead), Occipital belly (lateral 2/3 of superior nuchal line)
- Insertion: Into epicranial aponeurosis.
- Action: Frontal belly: Elevates eyebrows & wrinkles skin; Occipital belly: Retracts scalp.
- Innervation: Frontal belly: temporal branches of facial nerve (CN VII); Occipital belly: Posterior auricular nerve (branch of facial nerve [CNVII])
- Blood supply: Superficial temporal, ophthalmic, posterior auricular & occipital arteries
- Platysma Muscle : A sheet-like muscle within superficial cervical fascia of the anterior neck.
- Origin: Skin/fascia of infra- & supraclavicular regions
- Insertion: Lower border of mandible, skin of buccal/cheek region, lower lip, modiolus, orbicularis oris muscle
- Action: Depresses mandible & angle of mouth, tenses skin of lower face & anterior neck
- Innervation: Cervical branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
- Blood supply: Submental artery (facial artery), suprascapular artery (thyrocervical trunk)
Muscles of the External Ear (Auricular Group)
- Auricularis Anterior, Posterior, and Superior: Thin, fan-shaped muscles connecting the auricle to scalp.
- Auricularis Anterior:
- Origin: Lateral border of epicranial aponeurosis
- Insertion: Spine of helix of auricle
- Auricularis Posterior:
- Origin: Mastoid process of the temporal bone
- Insertion: Ponticulus on eminentia conchae
- Auricularis Superior:
- Origin: Epicranial aponeurosis
- Insertion: Upper part of auricle
- Auricularis Anterior:
- Innervation: Temporal branches of facial nerve (auricularis anterior & superior), posterior auricular branch of facial nerve (auricularis posterior)
- Blood supply: Posterior auricular artery
Applied Anatomy
- Facial Nerve Palsy: Dysfunction of facial nerve results in weakness or paralysis of oral or eye muscles.
- This may also affect eating, smiling, and closing of the lids.
- Bell's Palsy can be a cause of Facial Nerve Palsy (FNP).
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