Anatomy 2 Final Review

What is the primary function of facial muscles? Mark only one oval.

• To assist in breathing

• To convey facial expressions

• To support the skeleton

• To aid in digestion

Which muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrows? Mark only one oval.

• Zygomaticus

• Frontalis

• Orbicularis oculi

• Orbicularis oris

What role does the zygomaticus muscle play? Mark only one oval.

• Frowning

• Smiling

• Blinking

• Puckering lips

How do facial muscles contribute to communication? Mark only one oval.

• By producing sound

• By conveying emotions

• By moving the jaw

• By controlling breathing

Which muscle is known as the 'trumpeter's muscle'? Mark only one oval.

• Buccinator

• Platysma

• Risorius

• Masseter

What is the main function of the masseter muscle? Mark only one oval.

• To elevate the jaw

• To lower the jaw

• To rotate the head

• To stabilize the shoulder

Which muscle helps in expressing sadness by lowering the corners of the mouth? Mark only one oval.

• Depressor anguli oris

• Zygomaticus

• Orbicularis oris

• Temporalis

What is the role of the sternocleidomastoid muscle? Mark only one oval.

• To elevate the jaw

• To rotate and flex the head

• To stabilize the shoulder

• To assist in breathing

Which muscle is responsible for flaring the nostrils? Mark only one oval.

• Nasalis

• Mentalis

• Platysma

• Orbicularis oculi

What is the primary function of the pectoralis major? Mark only one oval.

• Stabilizing the shoulder

• Flexing and rotating the arm

• Assisting in breathing

• Moving the jaw