Paul Mitchell Flashcards: Anatomy Terms

Questions and Answers

What is the function of the frontalis muscle?

Close eyelids

Raise eyebrows (correct)

Control eyebrows

Flexes the toes

What does the corrugator muscle control?

Mouth

Toes

Eyebrows (correct)

Eyelids

What does the levator palpebrae superioris muscle do?

Raises eyelids (correct)

Closes eyelids

Controls eyebrows

Pulls lips down

What is the main action of the orbicularis oculi muscle?

Closes eyelids Signup and view all the answers

What does the soleus muscle do?

Bends the foot down Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the procerus muscle?

Wrinkles nose Signup and view all the answers

What does the orbicularis oris muscle do?

Contracts, puckers, and wrinkles the lips Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the quadratus labii superioris muscle?

Raises nostrils Signup and view all the answers

What action does the mentalis muscle perform?

Wrinkles chin Signup and view all the answers

What does the flexor digitorum brevis muscle do?

Flexes the toes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the risorius muscle?

Draws mouth back (grin) Signup and view all the answers

What action does the zygomaticus muscle perform?

Draws corners of mouth up Signup and view all the answers

What does the temporalis muscle do?

Opens and closes jaw Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the masseter muscle?

Chewing Signup and view all the answers

What does the latissimus dorsi muscle control?

Swinging of arms Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the serratus anterior muscle?

Assists in breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does the abductor muscle do?

Separates fingers Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the abductor hallucis muscle?

Moves the big toe away from the other toes Signup and view all the answers

What action does the adductor muscle perform?

Draws fingers together Signup and view all the answers

What does the opponens muscle control?

Thumb movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the tibialis anterior muscle?

Bends the foot upward and inward Signup and view all the answers

What is myology?

The study of the structure, function and diseases of the muscles. Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscles are salon professionals primarily concerned with?

Voluntary Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle responds automatically to control various body functions?

Non-striated Signup and view all the answers

How are muscles affected by massage generally massaged?

From the insertion attachment to the origin attachment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the occipitalis muscle?

Draws the scalp back. Signup and view all the answers

What muscle circles the mouth and is responsible for puckering the lips?

Orbicularis oris Signup and view all the answers

Which two muscles enable the body to perform chewing?

Temporalis and masseter Signup and view all the answers

What muscle helps draw the head back and elevate the shoulder blades?

Trapezius Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle turns the palm of the hand up?

Supinator Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle straightens the fingers and wrist?

Extensor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Facial Muscles

Frontalis: Raises eyebrows.
Corrugator: Controls eyebrow movement.
Levator Palpebrae Superioris: Raises eyelids.
Orbicularis Oculi: Closes eyelids.
Procerus: Wrinkles the nose.
Orbicularis Oris: Contracts, puckers, and wrinkles lips.
Quadratus Labii Superioris: Raises nostrils, associated with distaste.
Quadratus Labii Inferioris: Pulls lips down, associated with sarcasm.
Mentalis: Wrinkles chin, indicating doubt.
Risorius: Draws mouth upward, often creating a grin.
Zygomaticus: Draws the corners of the mouth upwards, associated with laughing.

Muscles of the Neck and Jaw

Temporalis: Aids in opening and closing the jaw.
Masseter: Primary muscle used in chewing.
Trapezius: Draws the head back and elevates shoulder blades.

Muscles of the Legs and Feet

Soleus: Bends the foot down.
Peroneus Longus: Inverts the foot and turns it outward.
Tibialis Anterior: Bends the foot upward and inward.
Abductor: Separates fingers.
Abductor Hallucis: Moves the big toe away from other toes.
Adductor: Draws fingers together.
Opponens: Responsible for thumb movement.

Muscle Functionality

Flexor Digitorum Brevis: Flexes the toes.
Latissimus Dorsi: Controls swinging of the arms.
Serratus Anterior: Assists in the breathing process.
Extensor: Straightens fingers and wrist.

Muscle Categorization

Myology: Study of muscles, encompassing structure, function, and diseases.
Salon Professionals: Primarily concerned with voluntary muscles located in the head, face, neck, hands, and arms.
Non-Striated Muscles: Automatically respond to control various body functions.

Massage Techniques

Muscles affected by massage are generally massaged from their insertion attachment to their origin attachment.
Occipitalis: Located at the nape of the neck, it draws the scalp back.

Notable Muscle Movements

Coordination of the Temporalis and Masseter is essential for mastication (chewing).
Supinator: Turns the palm of the hand up.

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Test your knowledge of essential anatomy terms related to facial muscles and movements with these Paul Mitchell flashcards. Each card includes a specific term and its definition, helping you grasp the functions of key muscles. Perfect for beauty and cosmetology students looking to enhance their understanding.