Muscle Functions Part 1 Flashcards


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Frontalis

Elevates eyebrows
Wrinkles skin of forehead

2

Occipitalis

Pulls scalp posteriorly

3

Buccinator

Compresses the cheek

4

Orbicularis Oculi

Closes the eyes

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Orbicularis Oris

Closes and protrudes the lip

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Mentalis

Elevates and protrudes the lip

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Platysma

Depresses lower lip

Tenses skin of neck

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Zygomaticus Major

Pulls angle of mouth superiorly and laterally

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Zygomaticus Minor

Elevates lateral portion of the lip

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Temporalis

Retracts and elevates mandible

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Masseter

Closes jaw

Elevates mandible

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Splenius Capitus

Extends the neck

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Sternocleidomasoid

Flexes Neck

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Erector Spinae

Extends vertebral column

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External Intercostals

Elevates rib cage

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Internal intercostals

Depresses rib cage

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Diaphragm

Expands thoracic cavity

Compresses abdominopelvic cavity

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Rectus Abdominus

Compresses abdominal cavity

Flexes vertebral column

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Internal Obliques

Flexes or bends spine

Compresses abdomen

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External Obliques

Flexes or bends spine

Compresses abdomen

Depresses ribs

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Transversus Abdominus

Compresses abdomen

22

Pectoralis Minor

Elevates ribs

Protracts and depresses scapula

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Levator Scapulae

Rotates, elevates, and retracts scapula

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Serratus Anterior

Protracts scapula

Superior rotation of scapula

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Trapezius

Rotates scapula posteriorly

Retracts and depresses scapula

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Subclavius

Protracts and depresses shoulder

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Rhomboid Major

Adducts scapula

Performs downward rotations

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Rhomboid Minor

Adducts scapula

Performs downward rotations