Asked by Ashley Perkins on Jun 11, 2024
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When someone says to "turn that frown upside down," they mean to relax your ________ and contract your ________.
A) depressor anguli oris; levator anguli oris
B) depressor labii inferioris; levator labii superioris
C) levator anguli oris; depressor labii inferioris
D) levator labii superioris; depressor labii inferioris
Depressor Anguli Oris
A facial muscle associated with frowning, which pulls down the corners of the mouth.
Levator Labii Superioris
A facial muscle responsible for elevating the upper lip, contributing to expressions of disdain or disgust.
Frown
A facial expression characterized by a furrowing of one's eyebrows, often indicating displeasure or concentration.
- Comprehend the functions of particular muscles in facilitating movements such as profound inhalation, rotation of the scapula, and expressions on the face.
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Diane MayneJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This phrase is a way of telling someone to smile. The depressor anguli oris is a muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth downward (contributing to a frown), while the levator anguli oris is a muscle that raises the corners of the mouth (contributing to a smile).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the functions of particular muscles in facilitating movements such as profound inhalation, rotation of the scapula, and expressions on the face.