Which muscles close the eyelids?
A) orbicularis oris
B) levator palpebrae superioris
C) superior rectus
D) lateral rectus

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The muscle that closes the eyelids is the orbicularis oculi muscle, not the orbicularis oris, which is located around the mouth. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle lifts the upper eyelid, while the superior and lateral rectus muscles are responsible for eye movement.

Which Muscles Close the Eyelids