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The zygomaticus is a skeletal muscle, and as such is a 'striated' muscle. It is also a parallel muscle. It functions in chewing, and is therefor one of the 'Masticating' muscles.

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draws corners of the mouth superiorly and laterally

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it helps you smile.

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