Insertion/Origin/Function Flashcards
Occipitofrontalis Function
raises eyebrows, wrinkles forehead
Orbicularis Oris Function
sphincter muscle around mouth
Risorius Function
draws corner of mouth to the side
Buccintor Function
compression of cheeks
- suckling
Depressor labii inferioris Function
depresses lower lip
Levator labii superioris Function
elevates upper lip
Levator anguli oris Function
elevates corner of mouth
Depressor anguli oris Function
depressor corner of mouth
Mentalis Function
elevates and protrudes lower lip
Zygomaticus Major Function
retracts, elevates corner of mouth
Zygomaticus Minor Function
retracts, elevates upper lip
Levator Palpebrae superioris Function
elevatoes upper eyelid
Orbicularis Oculi Function
closes eye
Nasalis Function
compresses bridge
depresses tip of nose
elevates nostril
Platysma Function
tenses skin of neck
depressed mandible
pull lower lip down
Masseter Function
elevates mandible
closes jaw
Temporalis Function
elevates mandible
Sternocleidomastoid Function
flexion of neck
Splenus Capitis Function
extension of neck
Internal and External Oblique Function
flexion of the trunk
Rectus Abdominis Function
tenses abdominal wall
flexes vertebral column
Levator Scapulae Function
elevates scapulae
Pectoralis Minor Function
Depresses & extends shoulder
rotation of scapula
elevation of ribs
Rhomboid Major Function
adduction of scapula