How do you test your buccinator muscle?
Bell tested buccinator muscle strength by having his patient puff out his cheeks against his fingers, noting that air escaped when the weak cheek was compressed. He had the patient laugh and with each “cachinnation the left (weak) cheek was puffed out, flapping like a loose sail” (Bell, 1830, Appendix vii–xiv).
What happens if the buccinator muscle is damaged?
Damage to the facial nerve can lead to paralysis of the buccinator muscles, which can lead to difficult mastication as the non-functioning of this muscle can cause repeated laceration of the cheek mucosa.
What is a buccinator muscle?
The buccinator muscle is the major facial muscle underlying the cheek. It holds the cheek to the teeth and assists with chewing.
How do you activate buccinator muscle?
Cheek massage buccinator stretch Open your mouth. With one finger inside and the other outside, massage as much of the cheek and lip area as you can. Continue this for two minutes and then repeat for the other cheek.
What do you need to know about the buccinator muscle?
Key facts about the buccinator muscle Origin (External lateral surface of) Alveolar p Insertion Modiolus, blends with muscles of upper l Function Compresses cheek against molar teeth Innervation Buccal branch of facial nerve (CN VII) Blood supply Buccal artery (maxillary artery), facial
Is the buccinator space in the head or neck?
The buccal space, also known as the buccinator space, is one of the seven suprahyoid deep compartments of the head and neck.
Is the buccinator part of the facial nerve?
The buccinator muscle is served by the buccal branch of cranial nerve VII, also known as the facial nerve. The buccinator is one of the first muscles that a human can control; the sucking reflex of a baby depends on it.
Where is the anterior border of the buccinator located?
Both muscles are covered by the buccopharyngeal fascia. The posterior border of the buccinator is pierced by the tensor veli palatini near its attachment point to the pterygomandibular raphe. Superior and inferior parts of the muscle lie deep to the zygomaticus major, risorius, levator and depressor anguli oris muscles.
