The facial muscle for facial expression of frowning:: (A) Zygomaticus major, (B) Corrugator supercili and procerus, (C) Dilator naris and depressor septi, (D) Depressor anguli oris
Answer is B. A few of the common facial expressions and the muscles producing them are
given below.
1. Smiling and laughing: Zygomaticus major
2. Sadness: Levator labii superioris and levator anguli oris
3. Grief: Depressor anguli oris
4. Anger: Dilator naris and depressor septi
5. Frowning: Corrugator supercilli and procerus
6. Horror, terror and fright: Platysma
7. Surprise: Frontalis
8. Doubt: Mentalis
9. Grinning: Risorius
10. Contempt: Zugomaticus minor
11. Closing the mouth: Orbicularis oris
12. Whistling: Buccinator, and orbicularis oris