Facial Muscle Review

Front

What is the Depressor Anguli Oris?

Back

A facial muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth downward, contributing to frowning.

Front

What is the Mentalis muscle?

Back

A muscle located at the tip of the chin that helps in elevating and protruding the lower lip.

Front

Which muscles are responsible for pouting the bottom lip?

Back

Depressor labii inferioris and mentalis.

Front

What is the function of the Orbicularis Oculi?

Back

A muscle that closes the eyelids and helps in blinking.

Front

What does the Levator Labii Superioris do?

Back

A muscle that elevates the upper lip, contributing to facial expressions like smiling.

Front

What is the Masseter muscle?

Back

A major muscle of mastication that elevates the mandible (jaw) for chewing.

Front

What is the role of the Frontalis muscle?

Back

A muscle that raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead.

Front

What is the function of the Risorius muscle?

Back

A muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth laterally, contributing to smiling.

Front

What is the Orbicularis Oris?

Back

A circular muscle around the mouth that controls movements of the lips.

Front

What is the Scalenes muscle group?

Back

A group of muscles in the neck that assist in breathing and moving the head.