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8 Cards in this Set
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Muscles of the Head |
Frontalis, Occipitalis, Orbidularis oculi, Orbicularis oris, Masseter, Temporalis, Levator labii superioris, Nasalis, Zygomaticus major, Zygomaticus minor, Risorius, Depressor anguli oris and Mentalis |
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Frontalis |
Origin: Epicranial aponeurosis Insertion: Skin of eyebrow and bridge of nose Action: Raises eyebrows; wrinkles forehead |
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Occipitalis |
Origin: Occipital bone & mastoid process of temporal bone. Insertion: Epicranial aponeurosis Action: Tenses and retracts scalp |
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Orbicularis oculi |
Origin: Medial margin of orbit Insertion: Skin around eyelids Action: Closes eye |
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Orbicularis oris |
Origin: Maxilla and mandible Insertion: Lips Action: Compresses, purses lips |
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Masseter |
Origin: Maxilla and zygomatic arch Insertion: Angle & rams of mandible Action: Elevates mandible, as in closing mouth & retracts mandible |
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Temporalis |
Origin: Temporal & frontal bones Insertion: Coronoid process & ramus of mandible Action: Elevates & retracts mandible |
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Levator labii superioris |
Origin: Inferior margin of orbit, superior to the infraorbital foramen Insertion: Orbicularis oris Action: Elevates upper lip |
