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Which muscle originates from the maxilla and attaches to the skin forming the upper region of the mouth?
Which muscle originates from the maxilla and attaches to the skin forming the upper region of the mouth?
- Zygomaticus Major
- Depressor Anguli Oris
- Orbicularis Oris
- Levator Labii Superioris (correct)
Which muscle surrounds the orifice of the mouth and closes the lips?
Which muscle surrounds the orifice of the mouth and closes the lips?
- Zygomaticus Major
- Buccinator
- Orbicularis Oris (correct)
- Depressor Anguli Oris
Which muscle originates from the lateral surface of the maxillary bone and mandible and forms the substance of the soft cheek?
Which muscle originates from the lateral surface of the maxillary bone and mandible and forms the substance of the soft cheek?
- Depressor Anguli Oris
- Nasalis
- Zygomaticus Major
- Buccinator (correct)
Which muscle originates from the mandible and depresses the corner of the mouth?
Which muscle originates from the mandible and depresses the corner of the mouth?
Which muscle arises from bone and proceeds upward and medially into a thin aponeurosis, which is continuous on the bridge of the nose?
Which muscle arises from bone and proceeds upward and medially into a thin aponeurosis, which is continuous on the bridge of the nose?
Which muscle acts as a sphincter and closing the eyelids?
Which muscle acts as a sphincter and closing the eyelids?
Which muscle is the largest salivary gland in the head and neck?
Which muscle is the largest salivary gland in the head and neck?
Which vein typically joins the facial vein and external jugular vein?
Which vein typically joins the facial vein and external jugular vein?
Which artery provides the major venous drainage of the face?
Which artery provides the major venous drainage of the face?
Which muscle originates from the fascia over the supraclavicular region and inserts into the skin above the lower mandible?
Which muscle originates from the fascia over the supraclavicular region and inserts into the skin above the lower mandible?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for supplying sensation to the upper lip, lower lid, and nose?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for supplying sensation to the upper lip, lower lid, and nose?
Which nerve supplies the skin over the forehead?
Which nerve supplies the skin over the forehead?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for supplying the chin and lower lip?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for supplying the chin and lower lip?
Which cranial nerve is a motor nerve to the muscles of facial expression?
Which cranial nerve is a motor nerve to the muscles of facial expression?
Which cranial nerve emerges from the stylomastoid foramen?
Which cranial nerve emerges from the stylomastoid foramen?
Which artery is the main artery of the face?
Which artery is the main artery of the face?
Which artery supplies the temporal region and scalp?
Which artery supplies the temporal region and scalp?
Which cranial nerve divides into three major branches: Ophthalmic, Maxillary, and Mandibular Nerves?
Which cranial nerve divides into three major branches: Ophthalmic, Maxillary, and Mandibular Nerves?
Which cranial nerve has a mixed (motor + sensory) nerve called the posterior auricular nerve?
Which cranial nerve has a mixed (motor + sensory) nerve called the posterior auricular nerve?
Which nerve supplies the skin over the forehead via the supraorbital foramen?
Which nerve supplies the skin over the forehead via the supraorbital foramen?
Flashcards
Levator Labii Superioris
Levator Labii Superioris
A muscle that originates from the maxilla and attaches to the skin of the upper lip, responsible for elevating it.
Orbicularis Oris
Orbicularis Oris
A circular muscle surrounding the mouth, used for closing the lips and puckering them.
Buccinator
Buccinator
A broad muscle forming the substance of the cheek, helps with chewing and blowing air.
Depressor Anguli Oris
Depressor Anguli Oris
Muscle that originates from the mandible and pulls down the corner of the mouth, creating a frowning expression.
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Nasalis
Nasalis
Muscle that originates from the bone and inserts on the bridge of the nose, responsible for wrinkling the nose and flaring the nostrils.
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Orbicularis Oculi
Orbicularis Oculi
A circular muscle surrounding the eye that closes the eyelids, responsible for blinking and squinting.
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Parotid Gland
Parotid Gland
The largest salivary gland in the head and neck, located in front of the ear, producing saliva.
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Retromandibular Vein
Retromandibular Vein
A vein that commonly joins the facial vein and the external jugular vein, draining blood from the face and neck.
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Facial Vein
Facial Vein
The main vein responsible for draining blood from the face.
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Platysma
Platysma
A thin sheet of muscle that originates from the neck and inserts into the skin of the chin, responsible for depressing the lower jaw.
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Maxillary Nerve
Maxillary Nerve
This cranial nerve provides sensory information to the upper lip, lower eyelid, and nose.
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Supraorbital Nerve
Supraorbital Nerve
A nerve that supplies the skin of the forehead, responsible for sensation in that area.
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Mandibular Nerve
Mandibular Nerve
This cranial nerve is responsible for sensory innervation of the chin and lower lip.
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Facial Nerve
Facial Nerve
The cranial nerve responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression, allowing us to smile, frown, and make other expressions.
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Facial Nerve
Facial Nerve
This cranial nerve exits from the stylomastoid foramen, a bony opening near the ear, and controls facial expressions.
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Facial Artery
Facial Artery
The primary artery supplying blood to the face and its structures, branching out to many smaller arteries.
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Superficial Temporal Artery
Superficial Temporal Artery
This artery, one of the branches of the external carotid artery, supplies blood to the temporal region of the head and the scalp.
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Trigeminal Nerve
Trigeminal Nerve
The fifth cranial nerve, responsible for both sensory and motor functions related to the face.
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Posterior Auricular Nerve
Posterior Auricular Nerve
A mixed (motor + sensory) nerve branch of the facial nerve, responsible for supplying the muscles behind the ear.
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Supraorbital Nerve
Supraorbital Nerve
This nerve, a branch of the ophthalmic nerve, supplies sensation to the forehead via the supraorbital foramen.
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