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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.

Synonyms

  • Cheek Muscle
  • Musculus Buccinator

Hypernyms

  • Facial Muscle
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