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Which muscle group is associated with raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead?

  1. Mentalis

  2. Occipital frontalis (epicranius)

  3. Orbicularis oculi

  4. Zygomaticus

The correct answer is: Occipital frontalis (epicranius)

The muscle group associated with raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead is the occipital frontalis, also known as the epicranius. This muscle is responsible for creating facial expressions such as surprise or concern by lifting the eyebrows and creating wrinkles on the forehead. In contrast: - The mentalis muscle is located in the chin area and is responsible for wrinkling the chin. - The orbicularis oculi muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids, not for lifting the eyebrows. - The zygomaticus muscle is connected to smiling and raising the corners of the mouth, not for raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.