Which of the following muscles of facial expression inserts on the orbicularis oris, and compresses the cheeks when blowing air?
A)Buccinator
B)Mentalis
C)Platyma
D)Risorius
E)Zygomaticus major

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The buccinator muscle inserts on the orbicularis oris and is responsible for compressing the cheeks when blowing air. The other muscles listed do not specifically insert on the orbicularis oris or have this function.

Which of the Following Muscles of Facial Expression Inserts on the Orbicularis