Albany Medical College Virtual Anatomy Lab

Neurology 5 - Face - Muscles: Page 6 of 7

Now add the following muscles:


Now add the orbicularis ori which closes and protrudes the lips.

Tap here for an example of what you would be doing when you use these muscles.
Rotate the skull so you can visualize the addition of the next muscle.
Add the buccinator which presses the cheek against the teeth.
Normally there is a buccal fat pad between the buccinator and the other muscle layers of the face and jaw.
Using the Rotate and Skin tools, rotate the skull and add skin to appreciate the addition of the fat pad to the shape of the face of the cadaver.

With a smile, what do these structures create on your facial features?