Buccinator Muscle (Noun)
Meaning
A muscle that flattens the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The buccinator muscle plays a crucial role in forming facial expressions by flattening the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth.
- When a person blows air through pursed lips, the buccinator muscle contracts to help maintain the shape of the mouth.
- The buccinator muscle is also involved in the process of eating and speaking by helping to compress the cheek against the teeth.
- Damage to the buccinator muscle can result in difficulty with speech and eating due to its role in controlling the angle of the mouth.
- The buccinator muscle works in conjunction with other facial muscles to create a wide range of expressions and movements.