Asked by Leslie Yvonne on Sep 23, 2024
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Which of the following muscles of facial expression inserts on the orbicularis oris, and compresses the cheeks when blowing air?
A) Buccinator
B) Mentalis
C) Platyma
D) Risorius
E) Zygomaticus major
Orbicularis Oris
A complex of muscles in the face that encircles the mouth, controlling movements like closing or puckering the lips.
Buccinator
A muscle of the cheek that acts to compress the cheek against the teeth and is used in blowing and sucking motions.
- Gain insight into the attributes and purposes of specific muscles involved in chewing and facial expressions.
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Mengling Zhang5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The buccinator muscle inserts on the orbicularis oris and is responsible for compressing the cheeks when blowing air. The other muscles listed do not specifically insert on the orbicularis oris or have this function.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the attributes and purposes of specific muscles involved in chewing and facial expressions.