Head & Facial Muscles

Front

What muscle elevates and draws the corner of the mouth laterally?

Back

Zygomaticus Major

Front

What is the muscle located at the forehead region?

Back

Frontalis

Front

Which muscle allows you to close and protrude your lips?

Back

Orbicularis Oris

Front

What is the muscle located at the side of the head that helps in chewing?

Back

Temporalis

Front

What muscle is responsible for elevating the jaw?

Back

Masseter

Front

What is the function of the Buccinator muscle?

Back

It helps in chewing by keeping food between the teeth.

Front

What muscle is involved in frowning?

Back

Depressor Anguli Oris

Front

Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?

Back

Orbicularis Oculi

Front

What is the primary function of the Zygomaticus muscle?

Back

It helps in smiling by elevating the corners of the mouth.

Front

What muscle is located at the back of the head and helps in moving the scalp?

Back

Occipitalis