Anatomy of Facial Muscles Quiz for Lab Exam Preparation

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1. What muscle is located on the front of the forehead?

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The frontalis muscle is located on the front of the forehead, while the temporalis muscle is located on the side of the head near the temples, the masseter muscle is in the jaw area, and the sternocleidomastoid muscle is in the neck area.

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2. What muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?

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The orbicularis oculi muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids, while the trapezius, sartorius, and soleus are muscles responsible for other functions in the body.

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3. What muscle is the orbicularis oris?

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The orbicularis oris is a muscle in the mouth area that is responsible for puckering and closing the lips. It is not to be confused with the other muscles listed, which have different functions and locations in the body.

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4. What muscle is the Risorius?

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The Risorius muscle is a facial muscle responsible for the expression of emotion, specifically smiling.

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5. Which muscle is responsible for lifting the corners of the mouth when a person smiles?

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The Zygomaticus major is a facial muscle that connects to the corners of the mouth and is responsible for lifting them when a person smiles.

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6. Which muscle is this?

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The correct answer is Zygomaticus minor, a facial muscle used to elevate the upper lip and angle of the mouth, particularly when smiling. Rectus abdominis is a muscle in the abdomen, Trapezius is a muscle in the upper back and neck, and Soleus is a muscle in the calf.

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7. What muscle is the buccinator?

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The buccinator is a muscle located in the cheek region responsible for compressing the cheek against the teeth. It aids in activities such as blowing and sucking.

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8. What is the platysma?

Explanation

The platysma is a muscle in the neck region responsible for various movements including facial expressions and speaking. It is not to be confused with the biceps brachii in the upper arm, the rectus abdominis in the abdominal region, or the soleus in the calf muscle.

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9. What muscle is A?

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The correct answer is Levator palpebrae, which is the muscle responsible for lifting the upper eyelid.

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10. What muscle is 1?

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The correct answer is Superior rectus, which is one of the extraocular muscles responsible for eye movements.

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11. Which muscle is number 4?

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The medial rectus muscle is responsible for adducting the eye, while the lateral rectus muscle abducts the eye. The superior oblique muscle is responsible for intorsion, while the inferior rectus muscle depresses the eye.

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12. Which muscle is known as the lateral rectus?

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The lateral rectus muscle is responsible for outward eye movement, as opposed to the other muscles mentioned.

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13. Which muscle is referred to as the superior oblique?

Explanation

The superior oblique muscle is responsible for the movement of the eye and is located in the orbit of the eye. The other muscles mentioned are not associated with the eye or its movement.

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14. What muscle is the inferior oblique?

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The inferior oblique is a muscle located in the eye responsible for upward and outward movement of the eye. It is not to be confused with muscles in other parts of the body like the rectus abdominis in the abdomen, the biceps brachii in the arm, or the gluteus maximus in the buttocks.

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15. Which muscle is responsible for chewing?

Explanation

The Masseter muscle is a powerful muscle that is responsible for chewing and elevating the mandible (lower jaw). The Biceps, Quadriceps, and Triceps are muscles involved in arm and leg movements, not chewing.

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16. Which muscle is the Temporalis?

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The Temporalis muscle is a muscle of mastication that is located on the side of the head near the temple. It functions to elevate and retract the mandible during chewing.

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17. What muscle is commonly known as the 'sternocleidomastoid'?

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The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a prominent muscle in the neck responsible for rotating and flexing the head.

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18. Which muscle group is known as the Capitis group?

Explanation

The Capitis group refers to the muscles of the head and neck, while the incorrect answers are muscles associated with the buttocks, chest, and thighs respectively.

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19. What muscle is the sternohyoid?

Explanation

The sternohyoid muscle is a strap-like muscle located in the neck that helps to depress the hyoid bone and larynx.

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20. What muscle is the Occipitalis?

Explanation

The Occipitalis is a muscle located at the back of the head, responsible for tilting and turning the head.

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21. What is the name of the muscle located in the abdominal region responsible for stabilizing the core?

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The transversus abdominis is a muscle located in the abdominal region that helps stabilize the core during movements. The rectus abdominis is also known as the 'six-pack' muscle, the internal oblique muscle is located on the sides of the torso, and the serratus anterior muscle is located on the side of the chest.

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22. What is the name of the muscle located in the abdomen known for its vertical orientation?

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The correct answer is Rectus abdominis, which is a paired muscle running vertically on either side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, commonly known as the 'abs'. The incorrect answers are not located in the abdomen or do not match the description provided in the question.

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23. What is the name of the muscle that runs vertically down the center of the abdomen?

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The Linea Alba is a fibrous band that runs vertically down the midline of the abdomen, connecting the left and right rectus abdominis muscles. Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, and Transversus Abdominis are all separate muscles in the abdominal region.

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24. What is the name of the muscle responsible for breathing?

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The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle responsible for breathing by contracting and relaxing to control inhalation and exhalation.

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25. What is the name of the muscle located between the ribs responsible for aiding in respiration?

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The external intercostals are muscles located between the ribs that aid in the process of respiration by elevating the ribcage during inhalation.

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26. What is the name of this muscle?

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The image shows the internal intercostal muscles located between the ribs. The external obliques, pectoralis major, and trapezius are different muscles in the body.

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What muscle is located on the front of the forehead?
What muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?
What muscle is the orbicularis oris?
What muscle is the Risorius?
Which muscle is responsible for lifting the corners of the mouth when...
Which muscle is this?
What muscle is the buccinator?
What is the platysma?
What muscle is A?
What muscle is 1?
Which muscle is number 4?
Which muscle is known as the lateral rectus?
Which muscle is referred to as the superior oblique?
What muscle is the inferior oblique?
Which muscle is responsible for chewing?
Which muscle is the Temporalis?
What muscle is commonly known as the 'sternocleidomastoid'?
Which muscle group is known as the Capitis group?
What muscle is the sternohyoid?
What muscle is the Occipitalis?
What is the name of the muscle located in the abdominal region...
What is the name of the muscle located in the abdomen known for its...
What is the name of the muscle that runs vertically down the center of...
What is the name of the muscle responsible for breathing?
What is the name of the muscle located between the ribs responsible...
What is the name of this muscle?
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