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Face and neck muscles
Superficial muscles of the face and neck (Figure 6.14)
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Anatomy
11th Grade
02/23/2014

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Frontalis
Definition
Raises eyebrows, Wrinkles forehead
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Orbicularis Oculi
Definition
Closes eyes, squints and winks
Term
Orbicularis Oris
Definition
Closes mouth, Protrudes lips
("Kissing" muscle)
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Buccinator
Definition
Flattens cheek (ex. whistling, blowing)
Holds food between teeth during chewing
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Zygomaticus
Definition
Raises corners of mouth upward
"Smiling" muscle
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Masseter
Definition
Closes jaw by elevating mandable
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Temporalis
Definition
Syngergist of masseter in closing jaw
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Platysma
Definition
Pulls corner of mouth down
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Sternocleidomastoid
Definition
Flexes neck, bows head
"Prayer" muscle
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