Corrugator Supercilii Muscle: Making you look confused and thoughtful
The Corrugator Supercilii muscle acts when we’re angry or thinking, wrinkling the skin between the eyebrows by pulling them closer.
Occipitofrontalis muscle: making you surprised and confused
We raise our eyebrows in surprise and wrinkle them when confused. This is all thanks to the occipitofrontalis contracting accordingly.
Nasalis Muscle: flaring your nostrils
What muscle flares the nostrils? It’s the Nasalis muscle. It’s kind of sphincter with two parts, that allows you to move your nose for different facial expressions like wrinkling your nose.
Temporalis Muscle: a Powerful chewing muscle
We all chew and chomp at food all the time, clench our teeth when angry or holding back. All this is thanks to your friend Temporalis muscle. Temporalis muscle goes from the side of the head all the way to attach itself into the mandible or lower jaw. That’s why it can pull the jaw […]
Orbicularis Oris Muscle: One of a kind sphincter in the face
Have you wondered why you can pucker your lips, you can kiss and whistle? Its because of the Orbicularis Oris muscle. Orbicularis Oris muscle is an sphincter type of muscle that encircles the mouth. In other words, it’s one of the circular muscles of the lips. It’s the muscle that keeps helps you hide your […]