Closing or Puckering the Lips is the Action of the ________

Question

Closing or puckering the lips is the action of the ________ muscle.
A) auricularis
B) orbicularis oris
C) orbicularis oculi
D) levator anguli oris
E) zygomaticus

Accepted Answer

The orbicularis oris muscle is responsible for closing or puckering the lips. This muscle encircles the mouth, acting like a drawstring to control the movements of the mouth and lips.