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identify the origin of levator palpebrae superioris

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lesser wing of sphenoid bone anterior surface)

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identify the insertion of levator palpebrae superioris

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upper eyelid

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identify the nerve/innervation of levator palpebrae superioris

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oculomotor nerve

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identify the action of levator palpebrae superioris

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elevates upper eyelid

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identify the origin of buccinator

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maxilla & mandible; pterygomandibular
raphe

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identify the insertion of buccinator

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modiolus

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identify the nerve/innervation of buccinator

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facial nerve

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identify the action of buccinator

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compresses cheeks

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identify the origin of corrugator supercilii

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lateral to glabella

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identify the insertion of corrugator supercilii

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medial portion of eyebrows

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identify the nerve/innervation of corrugator supercilii

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facial nerve (zygomatic branch)

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identify the action of corrugator supercilii

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eyebrows downward & medially

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identify the origin of depressor anguli oris

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lateral aspect of mental tubercle of mandible

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identify the insertion of depressor anguli oris

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modiolus

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identify the nerve/innervation of depressor anguli oris

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facial nerve

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identify the action of depressor anguli oris

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depresses angle(s) of mouth (frown)

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identify the origin of depressor labii inferioris

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between symphysis & mental foramen

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identify the insertion of depressor labii inferioris

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lower lip

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identify the nerve/innervation of depressor labii inferioris

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facial nerve

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identify the action of depressor labii inferioris

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draws lower lip downward & laterally; everts lower lip

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identify the origin of depressor septi nasi

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incisive fossa of maxilla

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identify the insertion of depressor septi nasi

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septum & alar cartilage of nose

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identify the nerve/innervation of depressor septi nasi

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facial nerve

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identify the action of depressor septi nasi

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constricts nostrils

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identify the origin of frontalis
galea aponeurotica
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identify the insertion of frontalis
above nose & eyes
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identify the nerve/innervation of frontalis
facial nerve (temporal branch)
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identify the action of frontalis
draws scalp posteriorly to raise eyebrows & wrinkle forehead (surprise)
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identify the origin of levator anguli oris
below infraorbital foramen of maxilla
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identify the insertion of levator anguli oris
modiolus
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identify the nerve/innervation of levator anguli oris
facial nerve
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identify the action of levator anguli oris
elevates angle(s) of mouth (smiling)
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identify the origin of levator labii superioris
medial inferior orbital margin of maxilla
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identify the insertion of levator labii superioris
upper lip muscle
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identify the nerve/innervation of levator labii superioris
facial nerve
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identify the action of levator labii superioris
elevates upper lip; everts upper lip
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identify the origin of levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
frontal process of maxilla
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identify the insertion of levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
lateral slip: upper lip muscles; medial slip: alar cartilage of nose
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identify the nerve/innervation of levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
facial nerve
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identify the action of levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
elevates upper lip; flares nostrils; everts upper lip
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identify the origin of mentalis
incisive fossa of mandible
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identify the insertion of mentalis
chin
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identify the nerve/innervation of mentalis
facial nerve
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identify the action of mentalis
elevation of lower lip; everts lower lip; wrinkles skin of chin
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identify the origin of Nasalis
transverse part: maxilla (lateral to nose); alar part: maxilla, superior to canine alveolar process
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identify the insertion of Nasalis
transverse part: opposite side nasalis over upper cartilage of nose; alar part: alar cartilage of nose (nasal wing)
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identify the nerve/innervation of Nasalis
facial nerve
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identify the action of Nasalis
flares nostrils (particularly in forced respiration)
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identify the origin of occipitalis
lateral 2/3 of superior nuchal line & EOP
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identify the insertion of occipitalis
galea aponeurotica
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identify the nerve/innervation of occipitalis
facial nerve
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identify the action of occipitalis
draws scalp posteriorly to raise eyebrows & wrinkle forehead (surprise)
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identify the origin of orbicularis oculi
orbital portion: nasal process of frontal bone; palpebral portion: palpebral ligament; lacrimal portion: lacrimal crest of lacrimal bone
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identify the insertion of orbicularis oculi
circumferentially around orbit meeting at the origin
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identify the nerve/innervation of orbicularis oculi
facial nerve (zygomatic branch)
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identify the action of orbicularis oculi
closes eye tightly, squinting of the eye; depresses upper eye lid, elevates lower eyelid (palpebral part)
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identify the origin of orbicularis oris
modiolus
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identify the insertion of orbicularis oris
circumferentially around mouth; blends with other muscles
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identify the nerve/innervation of orbicularis oris
facial nerve
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identify the action of orbicularis oris
closes mouth; protrudes lips (puckering of lips)
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identify the origin of platysma
(over deltoid-pectoral region)
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identify the insertion of platysma
mandible & subcutaneous fascia of lower face
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identify the nerve/innervation of platysma
facial nerve
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identify the action of platysma
tenses skin over lower neck (creates ridge in skin); depress mandible & lower lip
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identify the origin of procerus
nasal bone & cartilages
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identify the insertion of procerus
between eyebrows
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identify the nerve/innervation of procerus
facial nerve (superior buccal branches)
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identify the action of procerus
draws medial eyebrow downward (menacing expression); wrinkles skin of superior nose
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identify the origin of Risorius
parotid fascia (superficial to masseter)
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identify the insertion of Risorius
modiolus
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identify the nerve/innervation of Risorius
facial nerve
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identify the action of Risorius
draws angle of mouth laterally (false smile)
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identify the origin of zygomaticus major
zygomatic bone (anterior to zygomatic- temporal suture)
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identify the insertion of zygomaticus major
modiolus
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identify the nerve/innervation of zygomaticus major
facial nerve
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identify the action of zygomaticus major
elevates angle of mouth (smiling); pulls angle of mouth laterally
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identify the origin of zygomaticus minor
zygomatic bone (posterior to zygomaticmaxillary suture)
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identify the insertion of zygomaticus minor
skin, fascia & muscles of upper lip
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identify the nerve/innervation of zygomaticus minor
facial nerve
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identify the action of zygomaticus minor
elevates upper lip (smile); everts upper lip

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