Muscles of Expression Flashcards
1
Q
Corrugator Supercilii
A
Produces fold between eyebrows
2
Q
Occipitofrontalis
A
Elevates eyebrows, wrinkles forehead, protracts scalp
3
Q
Orbicularis Occuli
A
Closes eyelid
4
Q
Levator Palpabrae Superioris
A
Raises the eyelids
5
Q
Nasalis
A
Flares and compresses nostrils
6
Q
Procerus
A
Connects nasalis to frontalis
Scrunches face
7
Q
Obicularis Oris
A
Closes mouth
8
Q
Buccinator
A
Presses cheek against molars
Kissing muscle
9
Q
Levator Labii Superioris
A
Raises upper lip
10
Q
Depressor Labii InferiorIs
A
Draws lower lip downward and laterally
11
Q
Zygomaticus Major
A
Smile muscle
12
Q
Zygomaticus Minor
A
Retract/everts upper lip
13
Q
Depressor Anguli Oris
A
Pulls corners of mouth downward
14
Q
Depressor Labii InferiorUs
A
Pulls the lower lip down
15
Q
Risorius
A
Pulls corners of mouth laterally
