Which Muscles Are Used When Smiling?
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What muscles are used for smiling?
Zygomatic muscles (major and minor) – move the mouth corners up and outward when we smile. Risorius – the “smile” muscle. Pulls mouth corners laterally (outward) and forms dimples in the cheeks. This muscle is not always active in all people.
How many muscles are involved in smiling?
About 43 muscles in a face are working to create a smile at any given moment. It is proven by Dr. Ekman's research tool called FACS or Facial Action Coding System.
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