Muscle Flashcard 1-2022

Front

What is the origin of the zygomaticus muscle?

Back

Zygomatic bone.

Front

What is the origin of the Sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Back

Sternum & clavicle.

Front

What is the origin of the Frontalis muscle?

Back

Cranial aponeurosis.

Front

What is the insertion of the Buccinator muscle?

Back

Orbicularis oris.

Front

What is the action of the Orbicularis Oris muscle?

Back

Closes & protrudes lips (duck face).

Front

What is the function of the zygomaticus muscle?

Back

Elevates the corners of the mouth (smiling).

Front

What is the role of the Sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Back

Rotates and flexes the head.

Front

What is the primary action of the Frontalis muscle?

Back

Raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead.

Front

What is the function of the Buccinator muscle?

Back

Compresses the cheeks (whistling, blowing).

Front

What is the anatomical position of the Orbicularis Oris muscle?

Back

Surrounds the mouth.