Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Eyebrow muscles


We just learned about the Cheek Muscles.

There are two muscles that help you raise and lower your eyebrows.

The occipitofrontalis muscle raises your eyebrows like a surprised look.

The corrugator supercilii muscle lowers your eyebrows like a frown.

occipitofrontalis muscle
(from: wikipedia - occipitofrontalis muscle)

corrugator supercilii muscle
(from: wikipedia - corrugator supercilii muscle)

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