Facial Muscles and Their Functions

The video tutorial covers the anatomy of facial muscles, starting from the top of the face and working downwards. It explains the functions and treatments of various muscles, including the frontalis, braceris, corrugator supercili, orbicularis oculi, zygomaticus, and more. The tutorial highlights the use of botulinum toxin for cosmetic purposes, such as reducing wrinkles and enhancing facial expressions. It also discusses the implications of muscle treatments on facial aesthetics and expressions.

What is the primary purpose of using botulinum toxin in facial treatments?

• To promote blood circulation

• To enhance muscle growth

• To reduce muscle activity

• To increase skin elasticity

Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating the eyebrows?

• Masseter

• Frontalis

• Zygomaticus major

• Orbicularis oculi

What is the main function of the corrugator supercili muscle?

• To elevate the lips

• To create frown lines

• To lift the cheeks

• To widen the nostrils

Which muscle is involved in creating lateral canthal lines?

• Orbicularis oculi

• Zygomaticus minor

• Depressor labiae

• Levator labii superioris

What is the primary role of the zygomaticus major muscle?

• To whistle

• To frown

• To chew

• To smile

Which muscle is targeted to reduce a gummy smile?

• Orbicularis oris

• Levator labii superioris

• Zygomaticus major

• Depressor angularis oris

What effect does relaxing the depressor angularis oris have?

• Widens the eyes

• Lifts the corners of the mouth

• Narrows the nostrils

• Elevates the eyebrows

Which muscle is known as the 'bugle muscle'?

• Masseter

• Platysma

• Buccinator

• Temporalis

What is the primary function of the masseter muscle?

• To smile

• To chew

• To whistle

• To frown

Which muscle is responsible for creating 'bunny lines' on the nose?

• Mentalis

• Nasalis

• Platysma

• Rhizorius