Muscles of Facial Expression
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Orbicular Oris Action and Attachment
Action: acts as a sphincter, compresses and purses/puckers lip
Attachment: skin around the mouth
Orbicularis Oculi Action and Attachment
Action: acts as a sphincter, closes eyelids
Attachment: skin around eye
Zygomaticus major Action and Attachment
Action: Elevates corners of mouth; smile muscle
Attachment: zygomatic bone, skin of the mouth
Depressor anguli oris Action and Attachment
Action: depresses the corners of the mouth
Attachment: mandibular body, skin of mouth
Frontalis Action and Attachment
Action: raises eyebrows
Attachment: frontal bone, epicranial aponeurosis
Buccinator Action and Attachment
Action: tightens cheeks against teeth, keep food from going between your teeth and cheek while chewing
Attachment: Mandible, maxilla