FACIAL MUSCLES

#4?

• sternocleidomastoid
• temporalis
• zygomaticus
• massester

#7?

• temporalis
• trapezius
• platysma
• massester

#9?

• orbicularis oculi
• zygomaticus
• buccinator
• orbicularis oris

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

This circular muscle surrounds the mouth

• Orbicularis Oris
• Orbicularis Oculi
• Zygomaticus Major
• Rectus Superioris

This muscle aids in chewing by keeping food between the cheek and teeth, it is named based on location.

• Buccinator
• Masseter
• Zygomaticus Major
• Lateral Pterigoid

This muscle originates at the cheekbone and draws the corners of the mouth up when you smile

• Orbicularis Oris
• Zygomaticus Major
• Buccinator
• Masseter

This muscle is named for the chewing action it produces

• Buccinator
• Masseter
• Lateral Pterygoid
• Medial Pterygoid

What muscle allows you to bow your head?

• sternocleidomastoideus
• splenius capitis
• platysma
• trapezius

What muscle allows you to smile?

• Triangularis
• Orbicularis oris
• Quadratus labii superioris
• Zygomaticus

What muscle is the agonist (prime mover) for mastication?

• temporalis
• internal pterygoid
• masseter
• buccinator