by alex
The human face is a complex canvas of muscles that allow us to express a wide range of emotions, from joy to sorrow. These muscles work in harmony to create the expressions that communicate our feelings without words. How well do you know the muscles behind your smile, frown, and other facial movements? Take this quiz to find out and challenge your understanding of facial anatomy!
Facial Muscles Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which muscle is primarily responsible for closing the eyelids?
Orbicularis oculi
Zygomaticus major
Frontalis
Masseter
2. Which muscle is known as the ‘smiling muscle’?
Buccinator
Zygomaticus major
Orbicularis oris
Platysma
3. What is the function of the masseter muscle?
Closing the eyelids
Chewing
Raising the eyebrows
Frowning
4. Which muscle is involved in raising the eyebrows?
Orbicularis oris
Frontalis
Buccinator
Mentalis
5. Which muscle helps in puckering the lips?
Orbicularis oris
Levator labii superioris
Depressor anguli oris
Risorius
6. What is the primary function of the buccinator muscle?
Smiling
Chewing
Blowing
Raising the eyebrows
7. Which muscle is responsible for frowning?
Corrugator supercilii
Zygomaticus minor
Mentalis
Levator anguli oris
8. Which muscle is involved in elevating the upper lip?
Depressor labii inferioris
Levator labii superioris
Orbicularis oculi
Platysma
9. Which muscle is known for its role in depressing the lower lip?
Risorius
Depressor labii inferioris
Nasalis
Frontalis
10. What is the function of the mentalis muscle?
Raising the eyebrows
Puckering the lips
Wrinkling the chin
Closing the eyelids
