Mimic muscle of mouth + nose Flashcards
1
Q
M. orbicularis oris
A
Closes the opening of the mouth
2
Q
M. incisivum superioris
A
Raise the upper lip
3
Q
M. incisivum inferioris
A
Pulls down lower lip
4
Q
N. levator nasolabialis
A
Raises the upper lip & widens the external nasil
5
Q
M. levator labii superioris
A
Raises & draws back the upper lip & nasal plane
6
Q
M. caninus
A
Widens external naris & draws back upper lip
7
Q
M. depressor labii superioris
A
Pulls upper lip down
8
Q
M. depressor labii inferioris
A
Pulls lower lip down
9
Q
M. mentalis
A
Movement of the chin
10
Q
M. zygomaticus
A
Draws back the angle of the mouth
“Smiling”
11
Q
M. buccinator
A
Narrow cheek pouch
12
Q
M. dilator naris apicalis
A
Dilate nostrils
