Exploring the Superficial Muscles of the Face and Body

• Anatomy and physiology
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Exploring the Superficial Muscles of the Face and Body

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you should be able to know the position and action of the main superficial muscles of the face and body

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What do you already know about the muscles in the face and body?

Introduction

Muscles are essential for movement and play a vital role in the functioning of our body. In this lesson, we will explore the main superficial muscles of the face and body.

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Superficial Muscles of the Face

The superficial muscles of the face include the orbicularis oculi, zygomaticus major, and frontalis.

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Orbicularis Oculi

The orbicularis oculi muscle surrounds the eye and controls blinking and squinting.

Explain the location and function of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Encourage the students to feel their own muscles as they blink and squint.

Zygomaticus Major

The zygomaticus major muscle extends from the cheekbone to the corner of the mouth and is responsible for smiling.

Explain the location and function of the zygomaticus major muscle. Encourage the students to smile and feel the muscle in action.

Frontalis

The frontalis muscle is located in the forehead and is responsible for raising the eyebrows.

Explain the location and function of the frontalis muscle. Encourage the students to raise their eyebrows and feel the muscle in action.

Superficial Muscles of the Body

The superficial muscles of the body include the trapezius, pectoralis major, and rectus abdominis.

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Trapezius

The trapezius muscle is located in the upper back and is responsible for shoulder movement and posture.

Explain the location and function of the trapezius muscle. Encourage the students to feel their own muscles as they move their shoulders and sit up straight.

Pectoralis Major

The pectoralis major muscle is located in the chest and is responsible for arm movement and pushing.

Explain the location and function of the pectoralis major muscle. Encourage the students to feel their own muscles as they move their arms and push objects.

Rectus Abdominis

The rectus abdominis muscle is located in the abdomen and is responsible for core strength and posture.

Explain the location and function of the rectus abdominis muscle. Encourage the students to feel their own muscles as they engage their core and sit up straight.

Interactive Activity - Muscle Identification

In this activity, you will be asked to identify the superficial muscles of the face and body on a diagram.

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Superficial Muscles Quiz

Test your knowledge of the superficial muscles of the face and body with this quiz.

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Summary

In this lesson, we explored the position and action of the main superficial muscles of the face and body.

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Review and Practice

To reinforce your learning, review the material covered in this lesson and practice identifying the superficial muscles of the face and body.

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Muscle function can be improved through exercise.

Agree, exercise can lead to stronger and healthier muscles.

Disagree, muscle function is determined solely by genetics.

Partially agree, while exercise can help, there are limits to how much muscle function can be improved.

Depends on the type of exercise, some may be more effective than others.

Other factors, such as age and diet, can also impact muscle function.

Improving muscle function can lead to improved overall health and fitness.

Muscles are responsible for all movement in the body.

Agree, muscles play a key role in all movement.

Disagree, bones and joints also play a significant role in movement.

Partially agree, while muscles play a major role, there are other factors involved in movement.

Depends on the type of movement, some may rely more on muscles than others.

Movement is not solely a biological function, but can be influenced by cultural and societal factors.

Movement can impact overall health and well-being.

Muscles make up nearly 40% of body weight.

Agree, muscles are a major component of the body.

Disagree, muscles make up a smaller percentage than 40%.

Partially agree, muscles make up different percentages depending on body type.

Depends on the person, some may have more or less muscle mass.

Body weight isn't the only factor in determining muscle mass.

The percentage of muscle mass doesn't necessarily indicate overall health.

Muscles are the strongest tissue in the human body.

Agree, muscles are incredibly strong.

Disagree, bones are stronger than muscles.

Partially agree, some muscles are stronger than others.

Depends on the context, muscles have different strengths for different functions.

Muscles can be strong or weak depending on an individual's fitness level.

Strength isn't the only factor in determining the importance of muscles.

What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers?

1. Fascia
2. Epimysium
3. Perimysium
4. Endomysium

Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements?

1. None of the above
2. Skeletal muscle
3. Smooth muscle
4. Cardiac muscle

What is the primary function of muscles?

1. Store energy for later use
2. Generate force and movement
3. Protect vital organs
4. Regulate body temperature

References

List of resources used in creating this lesson

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.