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Muscles of the Face and Neck Quiz

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Which muscle is responsible for closing the eye?

Orbicularis oculi

Explanation

Circular muscle surrounding the eye socket; responsible for closing the eyelid.

Which muscle helps in smiling?

Zygomaticus

Explanation

Facial muscle extending from cheekbone to corner of mouth; involved in smiling.

Which muscle helps in puckering the lips?

Buccinator

Explanation

Facial muscle; aids in sucking and blowing actions, also involved in smiling.

Which muscle assists in protruding the lower lip?

Mentalis

Explanation

Chin muscle; aids in protruding the lower lip and wrinkling the chin.

Which muscle is responsible for lifting the corners of the mouth?

Zygomaticus

Explanation

Facial muscle extending from cheekbone to corner of mouth; involved in smiling.

Which muscle helps in rotating the head?

Splenius capitis

Explanation

Muscle in the back of the neck; aids in rotating and extending the head.

Which muscle assists in swallowing?

Mylohyoid

Explanation

Muscle forming the floor of the mouth; aids in swallowing and speaking.

Which muscle is responsible for opening the mouth?

Lateral pterygoid

Explanation

Muscle involved in jaw movement; aids in opening the mouth.

Which muscle helps in turning the head sideways?

Sternocleidomastoid

Explanation

Neck muscle responsible for turning and tilting the head.

#10

Which muscle is responsible for wrinkling the forehead?

Frontalis

Explanation

Muscle in the forehead; raises eyebrows and wrinkles skin.

#11

Which muscle is primarily responsible for speaking?

Genioglossus

Explanation

Tongue muscle; important for speech articulation and swallowing.

#12

Which muscle assists in retracting the mandible?

Temporalis

Explanation

Muscle in the temple region; aids in closing the jaw and retracting the mandible.

#13

Which muscle assists in retracting the tongue?

Styloglossus

Explanation

Muscle in the tongue; aids in retracting and elevating the tongue.

#14

Which muscle assists in protruding the tongue?

Genioglossus

Explanation

Tongue muscle; important for speech articulation and swallowing.

#15

Which muscle is responsible for retracting the mandible?

Temporalis

Explanation

Muscle in the temple region; aids in closing the jaw and retracting the mandible.

Muscles of the Face and Neck Quiz

Which muscle is responsible for closing the eye?

Which muscle helps in smiling?

Which muscle helps in puckering the lips?

Which muscle assists in protruding the lower lip?

Which muscle is responsible for lifting the corners of the mouth?

Which muscle helps in rotating the head?

Which muscle assists in swallowing?

Which muscle is responsible for opening the mouth?

Which muscle helps in turning the head sideways?

Which muscle is responsible for wrinkling the forehead?

Which muscle is primarily responsible for speaking?

Which muscle assists in retracting the mandible?

Which muscle assists in retracting the tongue?

Which muscle assists in protruding the tongue?

Which muscle is responsible for retracting the mandible?

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