Lab Exam 3 Flashcards
Frontalis (belly of the occipitofrontalis) - Origins, Insertions and actions
Origin - epicranial aponeurosis
Insertions - skin of eyebrow, bridge of nose
Actions - raises eyebrows, wrinkles forehead
Orbicularis oculi - Origins, insertions, and actions
Origin - Medial margin of orbit
Insertions - skin around eyelid
Actions - closes eye
Zygomaticus - Origins, insertions, and actions
Origin - zygomatic bone
Insertions - corner of mouth
Actions - retracts and elevates corner mouth (smiling)
Orbicularis oris- Origins, insertions, and actions
Origin - maxillary bone and mandible
Insertions -lips
Actions - compresses, purses lips (kissing)
Buccinator - Origins, insertions, and actions
Origin - molar regions of maxilla and mandible
Insertions - orbicularis oris
Actions - compresses cheeks (whistling)