zygomaticus major and minor
Zygomaticus is your smiling muscle
A zygoma is the anatomical name for the cheekbone.
The Zygomaticus is the primary muscle used in smiling.
what are the muscle disorder?
The synergist to the smiling muscle (zygomaticus major) is the orbicularis oculi muscle, which is responsible for the contraction around the eyes and contributes to the overall expression of a smile.
Muscle cells are most correctly referred to as muscle fibers.
zygomaticus - It raises the lateral corners of the mouth upward (called the smiling muscle)
The primary muscle responsible for smiling is the zygomaticus major. This muscle runs from the cheekbone to the corners of the mouth and lifts the corners upward when contracted. Additionally, the risorius muscle can assist in this action by pulling the mouth sideways. Together, these muscles create the facial expression associated with smiling.
In Alice in Wonderland the smiling cat was called a Cheshire Cat.
There are many exercises you could do for small muscle groups such as smiling. You could also do butt flexes.
Smiling uses the most facial muscles.
The muscle around the mouth is called the orbicularis oris muscle. It is responsible for controlling movements of the lips and mouth, such as puckering and smiling.