Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Zygomaticus

👉 The term "zygomaticus" is a Greek word that refers to a group of muscles located at the base of the skull, covering the back of the jaw. These muscles are responsible for moving the jaw forward and backward during speech and chewing. The term was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the muscles around the mouth and the lips, but it has since been generalized to apply to any group of muscles in the face that support facial expressions.

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