1. Muscles of Face
And
Scalp
Dr. Sama ul Haque

2. Objectives
Explain the muscle of scalp with their origin, insertion, nerve supply and action.
Identify the muscles of facial expressions with their nerve supply and discuss their actions.
Discuss facial nerve palsy.

3. Scalp
Scalp consists of skin and subcutaneous tissue which cover the skull.
The scalp consists of 5 layers of tissue:
1. S = Skin
2. C = Connective Tissue
3. A = Aponeurosis
4. L = Loose connective tissue
5. P = Pericranium

4. Layers of Scalp

5. Muscle of scalp

6. Muscles of the Scalp
Occipito-frontalis

7. Muscles of the Scalp
Occipito-frontalis

8. FACE
The facial muscles or muscles of facial
expression are subcutaneous.
Most muscles attach to the bone or fascia
and produce their effect by pulling the
Skin.

9. FACE
They move the skin and change facial
expressions to convey mood.
The basic shape of the face is determined
by the underlying bones.
All muscles of the facial expression are
supplied by the VII cranial nerve (Facial
nerve).

10. Muscles of facial expression
Present in the superficial fascia of the face.
Inserted into the skin of the face.
Related to the three main orifices of the face (either sphincters or dilator).

11. Muscle of Facial Expression

12. Muscle of Facial Expression

13. MUSCLES OF THE FACE Muscles of the Forehead: Frontalis
Muscles of the Mouth, Lips and Cheeks:
Orbicularis oris
Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
Mentalis
Buccinator
Depressor anguli oris

14. MUSCLES OF THE FACE Muscles of the Mouth, Lips and Cheeks:
Levator anguli oris
Zygomaticus major
Zygomaticus minor
Levator labii superioris
Depressor labii inferioris
Risorius
Platysma (in the neck but extends to the face)

15. MUSCLES OF THE FACE Muscles around the Orbital opening:
Orbicularis oculi
Muscles around the Nose:
Nasalis
Procerus
Depressor septi

16. MUSCLES OF THE FACE

17. MUSCLES OF THE SCALP AND FACE

19. Ear Muscles

20. Nose Muscles

21. Nose Muscles

22. Mouth

23. Buccinator

24. Buccinator

25. Motor to Face CN VII

26. MUSCLES OF FACIAL EXPRESSION IN ACTION

29. Thank you