Muscles of Facial Expression Flashcards
1
Q
The innervation for ALL muscles of Facial Expression is what nerve?
A
Cranial Nerve VII
2
Q
Cranial Nerve VII is also known as
A
the Facial Nerve
3
Q
What is the blood supply for the muscles of Facial Expression?
A
Usually it is the Facial Artery
4
Q
Are the muscles of Facial Expression paired or unpaired?
A
Most of these muscles are paired BUT NOT all of them.
5
Q
The origins of the Muscles of Facial Expression are
A
Superficial or Deep
6
Q
The insertion of the Muscles of Facial Expression usually are…
A
into the skin (soft tissue)
where M. of Mastication are bone to bone
7
Q
Name the Muscles of Facial Expression (14)
A
- Epicranial
- Obribularis Oculi
- Orbicularis Oris
- Buccinator
- Risorius
- Levator Labii Superioris
- Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
- Zygomaticus Major
- Zygomaticus Minor
- Levator Anguli Oris
- Depressor Anguli Oris
- Depressor Labii Inferioris
- Mentalis
- Platysma
