ANA 301David Umahi Federal University of Health SciencesNov 2, 2026
Scalp and muscles of facial expression
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- ANA 301: Muscles of Facial Expression
- Regional Groups
- The Modiolus
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Q1.Which anatomical layer serves as the common fibromuscular plane embedding all muscles of facial expression?
ASuperficial Musculo Aponeurotic System
BPeriosteum of facial bones
CDeep cervical fascia
DTemporalis fascia
Q2.What is the primary functional consequence of facial muscle contraction on facial orifices?
ASecretion of sebum into follicular ducts
BDeposition of keratin in epidermal strata
CVasodilation of cutaneous arterioles
DRegulation of aperture diameter
Q3.Which directional relationship exists between muscle fiber orientation and resulting rhytid formation?
AOblique intersection yielding diagonal furrows
BRandom distribution causing irregular patterning
CParallel alignment producing parallel creases
DPerpendicular orientation yielding perpendicular lines
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