UNLV School of Medicine Virtual Anatomy Lab

IV.D.1 Face: Facial Muscles Page 6 of 7

Now add the following muscles:

Step 17:  Now add the orbicularis ori which closes and protrudes the lips.

Tap here for an example of what you would be doing when you use these muscles.
Step 18:  Rotate the skull so you can visualize the addition of the next muscle.
Step 19:  Add the buccinator which presses the cheek against the teeth.
Step 20:  Add the buccal fat pad.
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Step 21:  Using the Rotate and Skin tools, rotate the skull and add skin to appreciate the addition of the fat pad to the shape of the face of the cadaver.
Question

With a smile, what does these structures create on your facial features?