practical 4 Flashcards
(82 cards)
action of the frontalis?
raise eyebrows, draw scalp anteriorly
innervation of the frontalis?
facial nerve (VII)
action of the temporalis?
elevate (closes) mandible
attachments of the temporalis?
temporal fossa, coronoid process and ramus of mandible
innervation of the temporalis?
trigeminal nerve
action of the masseter?
elevate (closes) mandible
attachments of the masseter?
zygomatic arch, angle and ramus of mandible
innervation of the masseter?
trigeminal nerve
action of the orbicularis oculi?
close eyelid
innervation of the orbicularis oris?
facial nerve (VII)
action of the orbicularis oris?
close lips
innervation of the orbicularis oculi?
facial nerve (VII)
action of the risorius ?
abduct corners of mouth
innervation of the risorius?
facial nerve (VII)
action of the mentalis ?
protrude lower lip
innervation of the mentalis?
facial nerve (VII)
action of the buccinator?
compress cheek
innervation of the buccinator?
facial nerve (VII)
action of the zygomaticus (major and minor)?
elevate corners of mouth (in smiling and laughing)
attachments of the zygomaticus?
zygomatic bone, superolateral angle of mouth and muscles of upper lip
innervation of the zygomaticus?
facial nerve (VII)
action of the depressor labii inferioris ?
depress inferior lip
innervation of the depressor labii inferioris?
facial nerve (VII)
action of the levator labii superioris?
elevate superior lip, flares nostrils