Which of the Following Muscles is Inferior to the Lips

Question

Which of the following muscles is inferior to the lips?
A) masseter
B) frontalis
C) depressor anguli oris
D) risorius
E) zygomaticus major

Accepted Answer

The depressor anguli oris muscle is located inferior to the lips, as it pulls the corners of the mouth downward. The masseter muscle is located in the cheek and is responsible for jaw movement. The frontalis muscle is located in the forehead, and is responsible for raising the eyebrows. The risorius muscle is located in the cheek and is responsible for smiling. The zygomaticus major muscle is also located in the cheek and is responsible for raising the corners of the mouth upward.