Muscles of the Face Quiz

Which muscle is primarily responsible for drawing the eyebrows down?

• Temporalis

• Orbicularis Oculi

• Procerus

• Zygomatic Major

Juliette, Tricia, and Lou are having a friendly debate about human anatomy. They are trying to figure out which muscle is responsible for the gentle and forceful closure of the eyelid. Can you help them settle this debate?

• Corrugator Supercilii

• Nasalis

• Orbicularis Oris

• Orbicularis Oculi

In a facial expression contest, Cassie, Chloe, and Chelsea are competing. Which muscle would they use to frown the most?

• Depressor Anguli Oris

• Levator Labii Superioris

• Corrugator Supercilii

• Orbicularis Oris

Which muscle is responsible for opening and closing the nostrils?

• Masseter

• Buccinator

• Nasalis

• Zygomatic Major

Flo and Jess are having a fun debate about facial muscles. They are trying to figure out which muscle is responsible for elevating the upper lip and assisting in smiling. Can you help them out?

• Zygomatic Minor

• Buccinator

• Zygomatic Major

• Orbicularis Oris

Which muscle is known as our laughing muscle. Can you help Ms. Vanessa out?

• Orbicularis Oculi

• Risorius

• Frontalis

• Platysma

Which muscle is responsible for moving the lips and allowing us to whistle and blow?

• Mentalis

• Orbicularis Oris

• Procerus

• Sternocleidomastoid

Emma, Kaylie, and Olivia are playing a game of 'Simon Says'. Simon says, 'Rotate your head from one side to another.' Which muscle are they using to follow Simon's command?

• Sternocleidomastoid

• Platysma

• Frontalis

• Orbicularis Oculi

Which muscle is responsible for pulling the jaw up and down and helping open and close the mouth?

• Nasalis

• Buccinator

• Temporalis

• Masseter

Which muscle is responsible for pulling cheeks inwards and helping prevent buildup of food between the cheek and posterior side of teeth?

• Corrugator Supercilii

• Orbicularis Oris

• Buccinator

• Risorius