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Mimetic muscles in the region of the mouth

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Muscle
Origin
Insertion
Function
M. Orbicularis oris -pars marginalis et pars labialis   Fibers arranged circularly   Fibers arranged circularly   Closes the lips; Protrudes lips forward (sucking shape)  
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M. Levator anguli oris   Fossa canina   Skin at the angle of the mouth   Lifts the angle of the mouth  
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M. Levator labii superioris   Margo infraorbitalis maxillae   Skin of the upper lip   Lifts the upper lip  
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M. Zygomaticus major et minor   Os zygomaticum   Skin at the angle of the mouth   Lifts the angle of the mouth upward and laterally; Expression of pleasure (laughing muscle)  
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M. Risorius   Fascia masseterica   Skin at the angle of the mouth   Pulls the angle of the mouth laterally; Produces the nasolabial folds; Expression of pleasure (laughing muscle)  
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M. Buccinator   Proc. alveolaris maxillae et mandibulae; Raphe pterygomandibularis   Skin at the angle of the mouth   Pulls the angle of the mouth laterally; Compresses the cheeks; Expression of satisfaction  
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M. Depressor anguli oris   Basis mandibulae   Skin at the angle of the mouth   Pulls the angle of the mouth downward; Expression of sadness  
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M. Depressor labii inferioris   Basis mandibulae   Skin of the upper lip   Pulls the angle of the mouth and the lower lip downward; Expression of preserverance  
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M. Mentalis   Proc. alveolaris   Skin of the chin   Produces the chin-lip furrow; Expression of doubt  
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