Muscles

Question 1

This broad muscle covers the top of the skull. Consists of 2 parts, the occipitalis and the frontalis

Answer 1

Occipitofrontalis muscles

Question 2

A broad muscle arising in the temporal cavity and inserting in the mandible

Answer 2

Temporalis

Question 3

A muscle arising from the zygomatic arch and inserting in the mandible

Answer 3

Masseter

Question 4

The sphincter muscle that surrounds the eye socket

Answer 4

Orbicularis Oculi

Question 5

A pyramid shaped muscle of facial expression. Lies beneath the frontalis and orbicularis oculi

Answer 5

Currogator

Question 6

Frowning Muscle

Answer 6

Currogator

Question 7

A muscle of facial expression that runs from the inside of the eye socket to the superior tarsal plate of the eyelid

Answer 7

Levator palpebrae superioris

Question 8

Covers the bridge of the nose

Answer 8

Procerus

Question 9

A flat band of muscles in the upper and lower red lips and integumentary lips

Answer 9

Orbicularis oris

Question 10

Puckering Muscle

Answer 10

Orbicularis oris

Question 11

Draws the scalp posteriorly and anteriorly, causing eyebrows to raise and wrinkles to form on forehead

Answer 11

Occipitofrontalis

Question 12

A muscle of mastication and is the strongest chewing muscle. Closes the mandible. Assists in side to side movement of the mandible

Answer 12

Temporalis

Question 13

A muscle of mastication that closes the mandible

Answer 13

Masseter

Question 14

Closes the eyelid and compresses the lacrimal sac

Answer 14

Orbicularis Oculi

Question 15

Draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially, as in frowning

Answer 15

Currogator

Question 16

Raises the upper eyelid

Answer 16

Levator palpebrae Superioris

Question 17

Draws the skin of the forehead inferiorly, causing the transverse and vertical wrinkles in the forehead

Answer 17

Procerus

Question 18

Closes the lips; compresses lips against teeth. Shapes lips during speech

Answer 18

Orbicularis Oris

Question 19

Raises the upper lip and dilates the nostrils

Answer 19

Levator labii superioris alaequae nasi

Question 20

Elevates and extends the upper lip

Answer 20

Levator labii superioris

Question 21

A small muscle at the angle of the mouth

Answer 21

Levator anguli oris

Question 22

Extends from the cheekbone to the angle of the mouth

Answer 22

Zygomaticus major

Question 23

Laughing muscle

Answer 23

Zygomaticus major

Question 24

Trumpeters muscle

Answer 24

Buccinator

Question 25

The principle muscle of the cheek

Answer 25

Buccinator

Question 26

Originates in the skin over the molar teeth and inserts into the skin at the anguli oris

Answer 26

Buccinator

Question 27

Fasle smiling muscle

Answer 27

Risorius

Question 28

Extends from the skin over the masseter muscles to the corners of the mouth

Answer 28

Tisorius

Question 29

A muscle of facial expression that arises from the mandible to insert into the anguli oris

Answer 29

Depressor Anguli oris

Question 30

Tirangularis

Answer 30

Depressor Anguli Oris

Question 31

Quadratus

Answer 31

Depressor labii inferioris

Question 32

The muscle located on the tip of the chin

Answer 32

Mentalis

Question 33

Thin layer of muscle covering the anterior aspect of the neck

Answer 33

Platysma

Question 34

A thick muscle that originates from the head of the sternum and clavicle, and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone

Answer 34

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 35

A double-bellied muscle of the neck which attaches to the mastoid process and the mandible

Answer 35

Digastric

Question 36

Elevates the angle of the mouth

Answer 36

Levator anguli oris

Question 37

Draws the upper lip superiorly and laterally

Answer 37

Zygomaticus minor

Question 38

Draws the upper lip posteriorly, superiorly, and laterally, as in smiling or laughing

Answer 38

Zygomaticus Major

Question 39

Compresses the cheek, and it pulls the anguli oris posteriorly. Produces the action of sucking

Answer 39

Buccinator

Question 40

Draws corners of mouth posteriorly

Answer 40

Risorius

Question 41

Depresses the angle of the mouth

Answer 41

Depressor anguli oris

Question 42

Depresses the lower lip inferiorly and slightly laterally

Answer 42

Depressor Labii Inferioris

Question 43

Elevates and protrudes the lower lip. Wrinkles the skin over the chin

Answer 43

Mentalis

Question 44

Wrinkles the skin of the neck and chest. Depresses the mandible and anguli oris, as in pouting

Answer 44

Platysma

Question 45

Rotates and depresses the head

Answer 45

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 46

Draws the hyoid bone superiorly

Answer 46

Digastric