The Muscle That Pulls Up the Lip Corners During a Smile

question 82

Multiple Choice

The muscle that pulls up the lip corners during a smile is the

• A) orbicularis major.
• B) orbicularis oculi.
• C) zygomaticus major.
• D) zygomaticus oculi.
• E) gluteus maximus.

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