Facial Muscles

Muscles of facial expression or mimetic muscles that include the numerous muscles supplied by the facial nerve that are attached to and move the skin of the face. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): A02.633.567.400, A14.363

MeSH Unique ID: D005152

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• Facial Muscle
• Muscle, Facial
• Muscles, Facial
• Mimetic Muscles
• Mimetic Muscle
• Muscle, Mimetic
• Muscles, Mimetic

See Also:

• Myofunctional Therapy

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Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Muscles
Muscle, Skeletal
Facial Muscles

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Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Facial Muscles