Zygomaticus major muscle

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Zygomaticus major
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Muscles of the head, face, and neck. Zygomaticus major shown in red.
Details
Origin Anterior of zygomatic
Insertion Modiolus of the mouth
Artery Facial artery
Nerve Zygomatic and buccal branches of the facial nerve
Actions Draws the angle of the mouth upward laterally
Identifiers
Latin musculus zygomaticus major
TA98 A04.1.03.029
TA2 2079
FMA 46810
Anatomical terms of muscle

The zygomaticus major muscle is a muscle of the face. It arises from either zygomatic arch (cheekbone); it inserts at the corner of the mouth. It is innervated by branches of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII).

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It is a muscle of facial expression, which draws the angle of the mouth superiorly and posteriorly to allow one to smile. Bifid zygomaticus major muscle is a notable variant, and may cause cheek dimples.

Structure

Origin

The zygomaticus major muscle originates from the superior margin of the lateral surface of the temporal process of zygomatic bone, [1] just anterior to the zygomaticotemporal suture. [2]

Insertion

It inserts at the corner of the mouth by blending with the levator anguli oris muscle, the orbicularis oris muscle, and the deeper muscular structures. [2]

Nerve supply

The muscle receives motor innervation from the buccal branch and zygomatic branch of the facial nerve (CN VII). [2]

Vasculature

The muscle receives arterial supply from the superior labial artery. [2]

Variation

The zygomaticus major muscle may occur in a bifid form, with two fascicles that are partially or completely separate from each other but adjacent. [1] [3] It is thought that cheek dimples are caused by bifid zygomaticus major muscle. [3]

Function

The zygomaticus major muscle raises the upper lip to bare the upper teeth. It additionally deepens and raises the nasolabial furrow. Acting in conjunction with other muslces of facial expression that elevate the lip, it curls the upper lip to produce facial expressions such as smiling, disdain, contempt, or smugness. [2]

Physiology

The average muscle can contract with a force of 200 g. [4]

Clinical significance

The zygomaticus major muscle may be used in reconstructive surgery to replace lost tissue, such as with injuries to the lips. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 Sarilita, E.; Rynn, C.; Mossey, P.A.; Black, S. (February 2021). "Zygomaticus major muscle bony attachment site: a Thiel-embalmed cadaver study". Morphologie. 105 (348): 24–28. doi:10.1016/j.morpho.2020.06.009. PMID   32807628.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Standring, Susan (2020). Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice (42nd ed.). New York. p. 624. ISBN   978-0-7020-7707-4. OCLC   1201341621.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. 1 2 Pessa, Joel E.; Zadoo, Vikram P.; Garza, Peter A.; Adrian, Erle K.; Dewitt, Adriane I.; Garza, Jaime R. (1998). "Double or bifid zygomaticus major muscle: Anatomy, incidence, and clinical correlation". Clinical Anatomy. 11 (5): 310–313. doi:10.1002/(SICI)1098-2353(1998)11:5<310::AID-CA3>3.0.CO;2-T. PMID   9725574. S2CID   39003016.
  4. ↑ Kim, Kyoung-Eun; Oh, Seung Ha; Lee, Shi-Uk; Chung, Sun G. (October 2009). "Application of isometric load on a facial muscle – The zygomaticus major". Clinical Biomechanics. 24 (8): 606–612. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2009.06.008. PMID   19631428.
  5. ↑ Lidhar, T.; Sharma, S.; Ethunandan, M. (January 2021). "Split zygomaticus major muscle sling reconstruction for significant lower lip defects". British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 59 (1): 106–108. doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.06.031. PMID   32878716.
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