2/1: Axial Muscles of the Face and eyes Quiz 2

Which muscle is responsible for moving the lips?

• Buccinator

• Orbicularis oris

• Orbicularis oculi

• Occipitofrontalis

Which muscle is the prime mover of the eyebrows?

• Buccinator

• Occipitofrontalis

• Corrugator supercilii

• Orbicularis oris

Which muscle compresses the cheek and contributes to the action of chewing?

• Orbicularis oculi

• Occipitofrontalis

• Orbicularis oris

• Buccinator

Which muscle moves the eyes up and toward the nose?

• Medial rectus

• Lateral rectus

• Inferior rectus

• Superior rectus

Which muscle moves the eyes down and toward the nose?

• Superior rectus

• Inferior rectus

• Lateral rectus

• Medial rectus

Which muscle moves the eyes away from the nose?

• Lateral rectus

• Medial rectus

• Inferior rectus

• Superior rectus

Which muscle moves the eyes toward the nose?

• Lateral rectus

• Medial rectus

• Superior rectus

• Inferior rectus

Which muscle moves the eyes up and away from the nose?

• Medial rectus

• Lateral rectus

• Superior oblique

• Inferior oblique

Which muscle moves the eyes down and away from the nose?

• Inferior oblique

• Medial rectus

• Lateral rectus

• Superior oblique

Which muscle is responsible for rotating the eyes from 1 o’clock to 3 o’clock?

• Medial rectus

• Superior rectus

• Inferior rectus

• Lateral rectus