Asked by Emily Toney on Jun 17, 2024
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Which muscle results in a facial expression of horror and disgust?
A) platysma
B) risorius
C) zygomaticus minor
D) zygomaticus major
Platysma
A superficial muscle in the neck that plays a role in facial expression.
Risorius
A muscle of facial expression, drawing the corner of the mouth laterally, thus creating expressions like grinning.
- Familiarize yourself with the muscles engaged in facial expressions and their explicit activities.
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Krystal ValentinJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The platysma muscle is located in the neck and can pull the corners of the mouth downwards, resulting in an expression of horror and disgust.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the muscles engaged in facial expressions and their explicit activities.