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Muscles of the Face Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which muscle is primarily responsible for drawing the eyebrows down?

a)

Temporalis

b)

Orbicularis Oculi

c)

Procerus

d)

Zygomatic Major

2.

Juliette, Tricia, and Lou are having a friendly debate about human anatomy. They are trying to figure out which muscle is responsible for the gentle and forceful closure of the eyelid. Can you help them settle this debate?

a)

Corrugator Supercilii

b)

Nasalis

c)

Orbicularis Oris

d)

Orbicularis Oculi

3.

In a facial expression contest, Cassie, Chloe, and Chelsea are competing. Which muscle would they use to frown the most?

a)

Depressor Anguli Oris

b)

Levator Labii Superioris

c)

Corrugator Supercilii

d)

Orbicularis Oris

4.

Which muscle is responsible for opening and closing the nostrils?

a)

Masseter

b)

Buccinator

c)

Nasalis

d)

Zygomatic Major

5.

Flo and Jess are having a fun debate about facial muscles. They are trying to figure out which muscle is responsible for elevating the upper lip and assisting in smiling. Can you help them out?

a)

Zygomatic Minor

b)

Buccinator

c)

Zygomatic Major

d)

Orbicularis Oris

6.

Which muscle is known as our laughing muscle. Can you help Ms. Vanessa out?

a)

Orbicularis Oculi

b)

Risorius

c)

Frontalis

d)

Platysma

7.

Which muscle is responsible for moving the lips and allowing us to whistle and blow?

a)

Mentalis

b)

Orbicularis Oris

c)

Procerus

d)

Sternocleidomastoid

8.

Emma, Kaylie, and Olivia are playing a game of 'Simon Says'. Simon says, 'Rotate your head from one side to another.' Which muscle are they using to follow Simon's command?

a)

Sternocleidomastoid

b)

Platysma

c)

Frontalis

d)

Orbicularis Oculi

9.

Which muscle is responsible for pulling the jaw up and down and helping open and close the mouth?

a)

Nasalis

b)

Buccinator

c)

Temporalis

d)

Masseter

10.

Which muscle is responsible for pulling cheeks inwards and helping prevent buildup of food between the cheek and posterior side of teeth?

a)

Corrugator Supercilii

b)

Orbicularis Oris

c)

Buccinator

d)

Risorius

11.

Imagine Meghedi, Shannon, and Kayla are in a chin-raising competition! Which muscle would Shannon need to flex to raise her chin and win the competition?

a)

Platysma

b)

Mentalis

c)

Zygomatic Major

d)

Orbicularis Oris

12.

Imagine Cass, Kitty, and Soojeong are in a friendly competition to see who can pull their scalp forward, wrinkle their forehead, and produce the most dramatic frown. Which muscle are they using to do this?

a)

Procerus

b)

Orbicularis Oculi

c)

Nasalis

d)

Frontalis

13.

Ms. Vanessa asks, 'Which muscle is directly connected to the skin and responsible for the wrinkles on the neck when you make a scary face?' Can you help the students answer?

a)

Risorius

b)

Corrugator Supercilii

c)

Platysma

d)

Sternocleidomastoid

14.

Which muscle is responsible for the angle of the mouth and assisting in smiling?

a)

Orbicularis Oculi

b)

Zygomatic Major

c)

Zygomatic Minor

d)

Nasalis

15.

Which muscle is responsible for the blinking of the eye?

a)

Levator Palpebrae Superioris

b)

Orbicularis Oculi

c)

Corrugator Supercilii

d)

Procerus

16.

Which technique utilizes kneading, rolling, or squeezing muscles?

a)

Petrissage

b)

Tapotement

c)

Effleurage

d)

Friction

e)

Vibration

17.

Which technique involves long, smooth, sweeping strokes with the palm of the hands?

(a)  

18.

Which technique consists of rhythmic tapping, cupping, slapping and hacking motions that stimulate the muscles and invigorate the body?

(a)  

19.

Which technique involves light, circular or cross-fiber movements with the finger tips or thumbs to generate heat and stimulation?

a)

Effleurage

b)

Petrissage

c)

Friction

d)

Tapotement

e)

Vibration

20.

Which technique is accomplished with rapid muscular contractions in the arms of the aesthetician & shaking movements that promote relaxation and release tension in the muscles?

(a)