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What is the origin of the masseter muscle?
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Zygomatic arch
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What is the action of the levator scapulae muscle?
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Elevates scapula, abducts and rotates neck
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What kind of muscle is the obicularis oculi or orbicularis oris muscle in terms of action?
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Closes; sphincter muscle
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What muscle originates on the temporal fossa?
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Temporalis
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Name two muscles that close the jaw.
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Temporalis, masseter
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Where does the sternocleidomastoid muscle insert?
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Mastoid process of temporal
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What muscle closes the lips?
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Obicularis oris
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Where does the orbicularis oculi insert?
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Skin of eyelid
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What is the insertion of the temporalis?
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Coronoid process and ramus of mandible
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Name muscle that closes the eye.
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Obicularis oculi
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What is the action of the sternocleidomastoid?
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Rotates and flexes head
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What muscle is a synergist with the masseter?
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Temporalis
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