What is the primary function of the muscles of facial expression?
Quiz on Facial Anatomy and Muscles

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To produce facial expressions
To protect the eyes
To assist in chewing
To support the skull
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which nerve supplies all the muscles of facial expression?
Facial nerve
Trigeminal nerve
Vagus nerve
Optic nerve
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the action of the orbicularis oculi's palpebral part?
Firm closure of the eyelids
Gentle closing of the eyelids
Opening the eyelids
Raising the eyebrows
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which muscle is responsible for compressing the cheeks against the gums?
Platysma
Orbicularis oris
Buccinator
Zygomaticus major
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of the buccinator muscle?
Lacrimal crest
Frontal process of maxilla
Alveolar margin of maxilla
Medial palpebral ligament
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the lacrimal part of the orbicularis oculi contribute to tear flow?
It closes the mouth
It raises the eyebrows
It dilates the lacrimal sac
It compresses the eyelids
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the consequence of facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy)?
Inability to close the eye
Loss of hearing
Inability to taste
Loss of facial sensation
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