The zygomatics major is a muscle of the human body. It is a muscle of facial expression
which draws the angle of the mouth superiorly and posteriorly to allow one to smile. Like
all muscles of facial expression, the zygomatic major is innervated by the facial nerve.
The Zygomatics extends from each zygomatic arch (cheekbone) to the corners of the
mouth. It raises the corners of the mouth when a person smiles. Usually a single unit,
dimples are caused by variations in form. It is thought that dimples are caused by bifid
zygomaticus major muscle.
Does it take more muscles to smile or to frown?
Some claim that it takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile while others says it takes 26
to smile and 62 to frown. And some naysayers claim it is the opposite. Dont get into the
rigmarole of the number of muscles. SMILE, SMILE, SMILE.......Smile is the best exercise.
It increases your face value.
And with a big Smile and a bigger thanks to all my readers , I draw curtains on the finale
of A to Z challenge. I was not sure of signing up for the Challenge in the first place.
Seeing the number of co-bloggers sign up with their various interesting themes, I had
second thoughts. But I dived and signed up . After signing up, I was not sure to reach the
finishing line and now I did it. A big thanks once again, readers.
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I am participating in the A to Z Challenge.
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ReplyDeleteA perfect muscle to leave us with a smile on our face at the end of the challenge! I've learned a lot, thank you.
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Good to know about Zygomaticus. Congratulations for the finish. A to Z participant Narayana Rao Zero-Based Productivity Management
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting muscle. It helps us smile. Congrats on completing the challenge, Kalpana.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to end this challenge. Leaving us with a muscle that makes one smile. I came across your posts through this challenge and I am so glad to have connected with you. Your posts have always been so full of information, refreshing a few memories of my Biology classes in school. Congratulations on successfully completing the challenge and I hope to read more of your work in the future soon.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for participating in the AtoZChallenge and continuing all the way to "Z", with all your body parts intact. I will keep smiling!
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Thanks Gail M B for reading the last post of the AtoZ Challenge. keep smiling.
DeleteAfter posting the Z posy, my zygomatics major went into some major action :D A great series, Kalpana. Thanks for adding value to our knowledge and info about our body. Congratulations for acing this year's AtoZ!!
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