| Term | Definition |
|---|
| facial n [VII] temporal branch | frontalis/ N |
| elevates eyebrows, pulls scalp forward | frontalis/ A |
| facial n [VII] post auricular branches | occipitalis/ N |
| pulls skin posteriorly | occipitalis/ A |
| facial n [VII] temporal and zygomatic branches | orbicularis oculi/ N |
| orbital part: forceable closure of eyelids; palpebral part: gentle closure of eyelids; lacrimal part: squeezes lacrimal bulb | orbicularis oculi/ A |
| facial n [VII] zygomatic, buccal, mandibular branches | orbicularis oris/ N |
| compresses lips against teeth, closes oral fissure, protrudes lips | orbicularis oris/ A |
| facial n [VII] buccal branches | buccinator/ N |
| compresses cheeks against teeth, aids in mastication, sucking and blowing | buccinator/ A |
| facial n [VII] zygomatic and buccal branches | zygomaticus maj & min/ N |
| draws angle of mouth up and back | zygomaticus maj & min/ A |
| facial n [VII] mandibular branch | mentalis/ N |
| raises and protrudes lower lip | mentalis/ A |
| facial n [VII] zygomatic and buccal branches | levator labii superioris/ N |
| elevates upper lip and flares naris | levator labii superioris/ A |
| facial n [VII] cervical branch | platysma/ N |
| depresses lower jaw and lip, tenses and ridges skin of neck | platysma/ A |
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