Anatomy and Physiology Face

Small muscle located between the eyebrows below the frontalis : draws the eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead

Located near the temple , it opens and closes the jaw

Ring muscle of the eye socket that closes the eyelids and assists in pumping tears

Muscle that surrounds and elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils , as when expressing distaste

Originates at the lower part of the zygomatic : moves the mandible , causing the mouth to close

Muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips

Muscle at the corner of the lip that extends over the chin and pulls down the corners of the mouth when frowning

Muscle that surrounds and lowers the lower lip and draws it to one side, as when expressing sarcasm

Muscle that covers the bridge of the nose , lowers the eyebrows , and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose

Thin muscle that controls the movement of the eyelid

Muscle that raises the angle of the mouth and draws it inward

Muscle that works with the zygomatic major to make facial expressions

Muscle that extends from the zygomatic bone to the angle of the mouth ; directs the lip outward and upward when laughing or smiling

Muscle that circles the mouth and contracts , puckers and wrinkles the lips

Muscle that the tip of the chin that elevates the lower lip and raises and wrinkles the skin of the chin

Muscle at the corner of the mouth that draws it out and back, as when grinning