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 Facial muscles are vital for expressing emotions, speaking, and mastication.
The muscles controlling facial expressions can be divided
.into two groups: superficial and deep muscles
The superficial muscles include the frontalis, orbicularis
oculi, zygomaticus, buccinator, orbicularis oris, and
platysma muscles. These muscles are located in the
subcutaneous layer of the face and are responsible for
facial
.expression (Balan & Anbazhagan, 2018)
Fig1. Show superficial muscle of facial The orbicularis oculi muscles are responsible for eyelid
.expression(Revise Dental. (n.d.) closure, while the zygomaticus muscles are responsible
.for moving the corners of the mouth during smiling

The deep muscles comprise the muscles of facial

Fig.2 show deep muscle of facial
expression (Farnoosh, G., Ashrafi, A. A.,
.& Farnoosh, H. (2020)
.swallowing, breathing, and vocalization
expression, mastication, and the pharynx/palate. These
.muscles are located beneath the superficial muscles
The muscles of mastication, including the masseter and
temporalis muscles, are responsible for chewing and
.biting movements
The muscles of facial expression, such as the risorius
,muscle
contribute to smiling and facial expression (Post et al.,
.2019)
The pharynx and palate muscles contribute to

Knowledge of facial muscle anatomy is crucial for diagnosing and treating

neurological disorders that affect facial expression and mastication. It is also
.important for developing new therapies. (Sahni et al., 2020)
In conclusion, The facial muscles include both superficial and deep muscles
that work in harmony to produce various expressions and movements of the
.face

:References

Balan, J. S., & Anbazhagan, V. (2018). Anatomy and surgical exposure of facial
nerve. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 70(3), 397-
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Post, J., Jaspers, R. T., van der Stoel, M., & Meek, M. F. (2019). A closer look at
the anatomy of the facial musculature. Aesthetic Surgery Journal,
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Sahni, H., Komolafe, E. O., Mishra, N., Korsiak, J., & Bailey, B. M. (2020). The
clinical anatomy of facial muscles and its importance in clinical anatomy
education: A systematic review. Anatomical Sciences Education, 13(6), 707-718

Farnoosh, G., Ashrafi, A. A., & Farnoosh, H. (2020). Facial Rejuvenation: New .1
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