Human Facial and Head Muscles Quiz

Orbicularis oculi contracts to close the eye.

Zygomaticus major facilitates the smiling movement of the face.

Frontalis is responsible for raising the eyebrows.

Orbicularis oris aids in protruding the lips.

Depressor anguli oris is responsible for the frowning movement.

Sternocleidomastoid helps in turning the head sideways.

Orbicularis oris assists in closing the mouth.

Frontalis helps in wrinkling the forehead.

Nasalis muscle assists in narrowing the nostrils.

Masseter is the primary muscle involved in chewing food.

Orbicularis oris is involved in puckering the lips.

Mentalis retracts the lower lip.

Buccinator assists in compressing the cheeks.

Depressor anguli oris retracts the corner of the mouth.

Digastric muscle assists in opening the mouth.

Corrugator supercilii is involved in lowering the eyebrows.