answersLogoWhite

0

The muscles involved in the act of smiling are primarily the zygomaticus major and minor, as well as the orbicularis oculi. These muscles work together to lift the corners of the mouth and create the characteristic expression of a smile.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

4mo ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Which nerve control smiling?

The facial nerve, also known as cranial nerve VII, controls the muscles of facial expression, including those involved in smiling. It originates in the brainstem and innervates the muscles of the face, allowing for various facial movements, including smiling.


Is it true that you exercise 30 muscles when you smile?

No, the exact number of muscles used when smiling is debated among experts. While it is often mentioned that smiling uses 17 facial muscles, this number can vary depending on the source. Nevertheless, the act of smiling does engage multiple muscles in the face.


What muscles act in plantar flexion?

popliteus is not involved in plantarflexion...its involved in leg flexion


Does smiling take more muscles than frwoning?

Smiling uses less than half the number of muscles compared to frowning (17 to 42).


How many muscles are used while smiling?

about 8 or 10


Which type of smiling occurs as a response to an external stimulus?

Duchenne smiling occurs as a response to an external stimulus. It involves the activation of both the mouth muscles (raising the corners of the mouth) and the eye muscles, creating genuine or spontaneous smiles.


Does smiling help to stop wrinkles?

Sure does, and it uses lots less facial muscles, too. Smiling uses about 7 facial muscles, where frowning uses 54.


When you plantar flex a foot what changes occur within the muscles involved?

Plantar flexion is the act of flexing the muscles of the toe and foot toward the sole. the muscles involved in this process are often stretched which for some, can reduce heel pain and the pain caused by flat feet.


What requires more muscles frowning smiling jumping or chewing?

frowningfrowningchewingsmiling


What actions require the use of the most muscles?

Smiling. : ) No, actually it is frowning.


Is smiling with your cheeks really all about using your facial muscles?

Yes.


What muscles are involved in a splenectomy?

The main muscles that are involved in a splenectomy are those in the diaphragm. The spleen is located under these muscles.