Zygomaticus Contents Anatomy pictures Zygomaticus major - anterolateral Zygomaticus major - anterior Zygomaticus major - lips Zygomaticus major - sideview Zygomaticus minor - lips Referred pain pattern Zygomaticus - pain pattern Muscle attachment zones Zygomaticus major Zygomaticus minor Videos - treatment techniques ANATOMY: Zygomaticus major Position: Superficial Origin: Zygomatic bone in front of temporal process Insertion: Modilous lateral to the angle of the mouth Blends with other adjacents muscles of the mouth Main function: Elevates the angle of the mouth Secondary function: Draws angle of the mouth laterally Nerve innervation: Segmental: Facial nerve, CN VII Peripheral: Buccal branches Arterial supply: Facial artery Zygomaticus minor Position: Superficial Origin: Zygomatic bone Insertion: Orbicularis oris of upper lip Main function: Elevates the upper lip Secondary function: Everts the upper lip Nerve innervation: Segmental: Facial nerve Peripheral: Buccal branches Arterial supply: Facial artery
