The muscle that closes and puckers the lips is known as the

buccinators.
orbicularis oris.
mentalis.
orbicularis oculi.


orbicularis oris.

Rationale: orbicularis oris.

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A) apply a nonrebreather mask. B) look around for drug paraphernalia. C) open the airway with a head tilt-chin lift. D) suction the airway.

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A shortening of a muscle that causes a joint to become fixated in a flexed position is called:

a. Cachexia b. Atrophy c. Degeneration d. Contracture

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The problem-oriented health record was developed and popularized by

A. Lawrence Reed. B. Lawrence Green. C. Lawrence Weed. D. none of the above.

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________ is an inflammation of the elbow joint that typically begins as a small tear in the muscle and then is aggravated by activities.

A. Epicondylitis B. Torticollis  C. Bursitis D. Achilles tendon contracture

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