Facial muscles Flashcards by Anita Kurian | Brainscape

Q

occipitofrontalis function

A

elevates eyebrows

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orbicularis oculi

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closes eyelid

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orbicularis oris

A

compresses, protrudes lips

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levator labii superioris

A

elevates lip

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depressor labri inferioris

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draws lip inferior laterally

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zygomaticus major

A

raises upper lip

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levator anguli oris

A

elevates corner of mouth

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depressor anguli oris

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depresses angles of mouth

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mentalis

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elevates and protrudes lower lip

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platysma

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depresses lower jaw, flares neck

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buccinator

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presses cheek against molar teeth, forcibly expel air

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