Muscles of the Human Body

So you want to know the muscles!

67 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Where is the orbicularis oculi
Circles around the eyelid
What action does the orbicularis oculi do?
The orbicularis oculi closes the eyelid
?what is the circle muscle around the mouth
Orbicularis oris
What function does the orbicularis oris do?
The orbicularis oris draws the lips forward
Circular cheek muscle?
Buccinator
What is the function of the buccinator?
The buccinator compresses the cheek
What connects the zygomatic bone to the corner of the mouth?
The zygomatic major (small strap above the buccinator)
What is the function of the zygomatic major?
The zygotmatic major elevates the corners of the mouth :)
What connects the zygomatic arch to the mandible?
Masseter (jaw part)
What is the function of the masseter?
The masseter elevates the mandible
What connects the temporal bone to the mandible?
The temporalis
Function of the temporalis?
The temporalis elevates the mandible
What muscle is the thick, cord-like muscle that goes from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process? (GOES RIGHT THROUGH NECK)
Sternocleidomastoid
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid?
The sternocleidomastoid rotates head
What is the large, flap-like muscle over the chest?
The pectoralis major