Muscles of the Face Quiz
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What is the primary function of the Zygomaticus major muscle?

  • Stabilizes the scapula
  • Elevates the mandible
  • Draws the angle of the mouth superiorly/laterally (correct)
  • Rotates the head
  • Which muscle is responsible for compressing the lips against the teeth?

  • Zygomaticus major
  • Temporalis
  • Risorius
  • Orbicularis oris (correct)
  • What action does the Temporalis muscle perform?

  • Depresses the scapula
  • Elevates and retracts the mandible (correct)
  • Draws the angle of the mouth laterally
  • Flexes the neck
  • Which muscle draws the angle of the mouth laterally?

    <p>Risorius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is involved in the stabilization of the scapula?

    <p>Trapezius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of the Buccinator muscle?

    <p>Presses the cheeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle acts to elevate the mandible?

    <p>Masseter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle's insertion is primarily on the skin of the forehead and orbital margin?

    <p>Occipitofrontalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Orbicularis oculi originate?

    <p>Frontal and maxillary bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Occipitofrontalis muscle play in facial movement?

    <p>Draws the scalp anteriorly or posteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle surrounds the mouth and is responsible for movements at the corners of the lips?

    <p>Orbicularis oris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the Buccinator muscle?

    <p>Maxilla and mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT performed by the Orbicularis oculi muscle?

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

    Study Notes

    Muscles of the Face

    • Buccinator:
      • Origin: Maxilla and mandible
      • Insertion: Orbicularis oris, pterygomandibular raphe
      • Action: Presses cheeks, assists in mastication
    • Occipitofrontalis:
      • Origin: Epicranial aponeurosis, supra-occipital bone
      • Insertion: Skin of forehead, supraorbital margin, mastoid process
      • Action: Raise eyebrows, wrinkle forehead, draw scalp anteriorly or posteriorly
    • Masseter:
      • Origin: Maxilla and zygomatic bone
      • Insertion: Angle and ramus of mandible
      • Action: Elevates mandible (closes mouth)
    • Orbicularis Oculi:
      • Origin: Medial wall of orbit (frontal/maxillary bones)
      • Insertion: Circular path around orbit (eyelids and ligaments)
      • Action: Closes eye (eyelid)
    • Orbicularis Oris:
      • Origin: Muscle fibers surrounding the corners of the mouth (maxilla and mandible)
      • Insertion: Skin at the corner of the mouth
      • Action: Closes mouth, compresses lips against teeth, shapes lips
    • Risorius:
      • Origin: Fascia over parotid gland
      • Insertion: Skin at an angle of the mouth
      • Action: Draws the angle of the mouth laterally
    • Sternocleidomastoid:
      • Origin: Sternum and clavicle
      • Insertion: Temporal bone (mastoid process)
      • Action: Flex and laterally rotate head
    • Temporalis
      • Origin: Temporal bone
      • Insertion: Mandible
      • Action: Elevates and retracts mandible
    • Trapezius:
      • Origin: Occipital bone, clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula
      • Insertion:
      • Action: Rotate, adduct, depress, and stabilize scapula
    • Zygomaticus Major:
      • Origin: Zygomatic bone
      • Insertion: Orbicularis Oris (mouth)
      • Action: Draws the angle of the mouth superiorly/laterally

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    Test your knowledge on the muscles of the face with this insightful quiz. Learn about their origins, insertions, and actions while exploring how they contribute to facial expressions and functions. Perfect for anatomy enthusiasts and students alike!

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