Question

fill in the blank question

the indicated pair of muscles are the major and minor.

Explanation:

Identify the indicated muscles

Using the Facial Expression Muscles knowledge point

The anatomical diagram shows two parallel muscles extending diagonally from the zygomatic arch (cheekbone) to the corner of the mouth (orbicularis oris). The upper, thinner muscle is the zygomaticus minor, and the lower, thicker muscle is the zygomaticus major. Together, these are referred to as the zygomaticus major and minor muscles.

Complete the sentence

The sentence reads: "The indicated pair of muscles are the [blank] major and minor."
The missing word that completes the pair name is "zygomaticus".

Answer:

The indicated pair of muscles are the <blank>zygomaticus</blank> major and minor.