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What platys ma depresses which bone?
The platysma muscle primarily depresses the mandible, which is the lower jawbone. It contributes to facial expressions by allowing for movements such as frowning or pulling the lower lip down. Additionally, it can also assist in tensing the skin of the neck and aiding in movement of the lower face.
What is the chewing muscle covering the angle of the mandible?
The masseter muscle is the chewing muscle covering the angle of the mandible. During bilateral contraction, the muscle elevates the mandible, raising the lower jaw.
Formation of mandible?
The formation of mandible helps serve for the reception of the lower jaw.
What helps to lower the mandible?
Shut up lamess
What is the antagonist muscle of the mandible?
The antagonist muscle opposes a movement, slows it down and returns the appendage to is natural position once the movement is complete. They work in conjunction with agonist muscles in creating a balanced movement and return.
The temporalis acts to do what?
The temporalis muscle acts to elevate and retract the mandible (lower jaw) during the process of chewing. It is one of the main muscles involved in mastication (chewing) and helps in closing the mouth during jaw movements.
How many bones movable bones does the skull have?
Only one, the mandible or lower jaw.Only one, the lower jaw or mandible.
What is the other name for the upper jaw?
The mandible
What bird is the only bird to have a lower mandible longer than the upper mandible?
The Black Skimmer is the only bird to have a lower mandible longer than the upper mandible.
What is your chin made of?
A human's chin is primarily made of bone, specifically the mandible bone. This bone helps to support the lower teeth and provide structure to the lower part of the face. Additionally, the chin may also contain some muscle and soft tissue.
Scientific name of lower jaw?
Upper one is maxilla and lower one is mandible
What is the jaw called?
Upper jaw is a maxilla, and the lower jaw is a mandible.
