The Muscles of the Face and Their Functions

Bincy M. George

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-90344-1_19

The Muscles of the Face and Their Functions

Bincy M. George^*

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Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Manipal

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The facial muscles connect the facial skin to the underlying bones, enabling crucial tasks such as chewing and conveying emotions in daily activities. The facial muscles can be broadly classified into two groups: the facial expression muscles and the chewing muscles (Fig. 19.1).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Oral Health and Disease
Subtitle of host publication	What You Should Know: A User-Friendly Oral Healthcare Guide for the General Public
Publisher	Springer Nature
Pages	87-91
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031903441
ISBN (Print)	9783031903434
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-90344-1_19
Publication status	Published - 01-01-2026

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General Dentistry
General Medicine

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