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Facial Muscles Quizs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Triangularis

a)

A muscle that raises the corners of the mouth

b)

Also known as the depressor anguli oris, this muscle pulls the corners of the mouth downward, creating a frown.

c)

A muscle that controls the movement of the eyebrows

d)

A muscle that is responsible for chewing

2.

Orbicularis oculi

a)

A circular muscle around the eye that allows for closing the eyelids and blinking.

b)

A muscle responsible for raising the eyebrows.

c)

A muscle that controls the movement of the lips.

d)

A muscle that helps in chewing food.

3.

Quadratus labii superior

a)

A muscle that elevates the upper lip, contributing to facial expressions like sneering.

b)

A muscle that depresses the lower lip, contributing to frowning.

c)

A muscle that raises the eyebrows, contributing to surprise.

d)

A muscle that closes the eyelids, contributing to blinking.

4.

Temporalis

a)

A muscle located on the side of the head that assists in chewing and closing the jaw.

b)

A muscle that controls eye movement.

c)

A muscle responsible for breathing.

d)

A muscle that helps in the movement of the neck.

5.

Nasalis

a)

A muscle that compresses and flares the nostrils.

b)

A muscle that elevates the eyebrows.

c)

A muscle that closes the eyelids.

d)

A muscle that moves the lips.

6.

Buccinator

a)

A muscle in the cheek that helps with chewing and blowing air out of the mouth.

b)

A muscle that controls the movement of the eyebrows.

c)

A muscle located in the forearm that aids in wrist movement.

d)

A muscle in the leg that is responsible for knee extension.

7.

Levator anguli oris

a)

A muscle that lifts the corners of the mouth, aiding in smiling.

b)

A muscle that depresses the corners of the mouth, aiding in frowning.

c)

A muscle that raises the eyebrows, aiding in surprise.

d)

A muscle that controls the movement of the tongue.

8.

Orbicularis oris

a)

A circular muscle around the mouth that controls movements of the lips, such as puckering and closing.

b)

A muscle that helps in the movement of the eyebrows and forehead.

c)

A muscle responsible for the movement of the jaw during chewing.

d)

A muscle that aids in the rotation of the head and neck.

9.

Procerus

a)

A small muscle between the eyebrows that helps in creating horizontal wrinkles on the bridge of the nose.

b)

A large muscle responsible for moving the jaw.

c)

A muscle that controls the movement of the eyelids.

d)

A muscle that aids in the rotation of the head.

10.

Zygomaticus

a)

A muscle that lifts the corners of the mouth upward, contributing to smiling.

b)

A muscle that closes the eyelids.

c)

A muscle that moves the jaw for chewing.

d)

A muscle that raises the eyebrows.

11.

Risorius

a)

A muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth laterally, creating a wide smile.

b)

A muscle that raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead.

c)

A muscle that closes the eyelids tightly.

d)

A muscle that moves the jaw for chewing.

12.

Sterno-cleido-mastoid

a)

A muscle in the neck that aids in rotating and flexing the head.

b)

A bone in the skull that supports the jaw.

c)

A nerve that controls facial expressions.

d)

A ligament that connects the collarbone to the sternum.

13.

Depressor labii inferioris

a)

A muscle that raises the upper lip, contributing to expressions of happiness.

b)

A muscle that lowers the lower lip, contributing to expressions like sadness or doubt.

c)

A muscle that moves the tongue, aiding in speech and swallowing.

d)

A muscle that closes the eyelids, contributing to expressions of surprise.

14.

Mentalis

a)

A muscle located on the chin that helps in protruding the lower lip and wrinkling the chin.

b)

A muscle that elevates the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead.

c)

A muscle responsible for closing the eyelids tightly.

d)

A muscle that assists in chewing and grinding food.

15.

Trapezius

a)

A large muscle in the upper back and neck that helps in moving the shoulders and supporting the head.

b)

A small muscle located in the forearm that assists in wrist movement.

c)

A muscle in the lower back that is primarily responsible for hip extension.

d)

A muscle in the chest that aids in arm movement.

16.

Corrugator

a)

A small muscle located near the eyebrow, responsible for drawing the eyebrows together and creating vertical wrinkles on the forehead.

b)

A large muscle that controls the movement of the jaw.

c)

A muscle in the neck that helps in turning the head.

d)

A muscle located in the arm that aids in lifting heavy objects.

17.

Frontalis

a)

A muscle on the forehead that raises the eyebrows and creates horizontal wrinkles on the forehead.

b)

A muscle located in the upper arm that flexes the elbow.

c)

A muscle in the thigh that extends the knee.

d)

A muscle in the back that helps in shoulder movement.

18.

Masseter

a)

A muscle that helps in breathing.

b)

A powerful muscle of the jaw that aids in chewing by elevating the mandible.

c)

A muscle that connects the arm to the shoulder.

d)

A muscle responsible for the movement of the eyes.

19.

Platysma

a)

A thin muscle in the neck that helps in lowering the jaw and creating expressions of tension or fright.

b)

A large muscle in the back that aids in shoulder movement.

c)

A muscle in the arm responsible for flexing the elbow.

d)

A muscle in the abdomen that helps in breathing.

20.

Occipitalis

a)

A muscle at the back of the head that helps move the scalp.

b)

A muscle located in the forearm that flexes the wrist.

c)

A muscle in the thigh responsible for extending the leg.

d)

A muscle in the abdomen that aids in breathing.