Muscle Cadaver Face and Neck

What muscle raises the brows and forms horizonal frown lines or wrinkles across?

• Temporalis

• Buccinator

• Frontalis

• Triceps

What muscle lifts the mandible during chewing

• Temporalis

• Palmaris longus

• Orbicularis oris

• Buccinator

What muscle brings the lips into a pout?

• Depressor labii

• Mentalis

• Temporalis

• Orbicularis oris

What muscle runs from the corners of the mouth to the temple and lifts the sides of the mouth and cheeks to laugh?

• Sternocleidomastoid

• Buccinator

• Mentalis

• Zygomaticus

_______ extends from the chin to the chest. It pulls the jaw and lower lip downwards.

What muscle runs from the corners of the mouth and lifts the corners of the mouth into a smile?

• Risorius

• Palmaris longus

• Buccinator

• Mentalis

Which muscle is primarily responsible for the elevation of the upper lip, revealing the upper teeth?

• Zygomaticus major

• Levator labii superioris

• Masseter

• Temporalis

Which muscle is used to wink or blink the eye?

• Levator palpebrae superioris

• Orbicularis oculi

• Sphincter pupillae

• Corrugator supercilii

Which muscle is primarily involved in closing the jaw?

• Masseter

• Sternocleidomastoid

• Temporalis

• Zygomaticus

What muscle depresses the lower lip and wrinkles the chin skin?

• Levator anguli oris

• Mentalis

• Risorius

• Platysma