Muscles of the face

Front

What is the masseter muscle?

Back

The masseter is a facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods. It is located at the back of the jaw and is responsible for closing the jaw.

Front

What is the function of the frontalis muscle?

Back

The frontalis muscle is responsible for elevating the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.

Front

What action does the masseter perform?

Back

The masseter muscle closes the jaw.

Front

What is the zygomaticus muscle?

Back

The zygomaticus muscle is involved in smiling and is located in the cheek area.

Front

What is the role of the orbicularis oculi muscle?

Back

The orbicularis oculi muscle surrounds the eye and is responsible for closing the eyelids.

Front

What is the orbicularis oris muscle?

Back

The orbicularis oris muscle encircles the mouth and is responsible for movements such as puckering the lips.

Front

What is the temporalis muscle?

Back

The temporalis muscle is a fan-shaped muscle located on the side of the head and assists in closing the jaw.

Front

What is the action of the corrugator muscle?

Back

The corrugator muscle is responsible for drawing the eyebrows together, creating vertical wrinkles on the forehead.

Front

What is the cranial aponeurosis?

Back

The cranial aponeurosis is a fibrous tissue that connects the frontalis and occipitalis muscles.

Front

What is the occipitalis muscle?

Back

The occipitalis muscle is located at the back of the head and helps in moving the scalp.