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The Orbicularis oculi muscle squints the eye.

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Q: Which muscle closes the eye and produces blinking and squinting?
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What muscle is used to blink and squint?

There are multiple muscles that control reflexes of blinking. The main muscles, in the upper eyelid, that control the opening and closing are the orbicularis oculi and levator palpebrae superioris muscle. The orbicularis oculi closes the eye, while the relaxation and contraction of the levator palpebrae muscle opens the eye. The superior palpebral muscle, in the upper eyelid and the inferior palpebral muscle in the lower eyelid are responsible for widening the eyes. These muscles are not only imperative in blinking, but they are also important in many other functions such as squinting and winking. The inferior palpebral muscle is coordinated with the inferior rectus to pull down the lower lid when one looks down. As for squinting, I'm really not sure. Maybe someone else could enlighten us both on the matter! I really hope this helps you though. - Newbsauce


Muscle use in blinking and squinting?

The eyes' muscle group is the orbicularis oculi


What muscle produces blinking?

There is more than one muscle that produces blinking. The main muscles that are involved in the blinking process include the orbicularis oculi and the levator palpebrae superioris muscle.


What muscle closes the eyelids?

Obicularis Occuli Muscle


Which muscle is used for blinking - smooth or skeletal?

Smooth


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What is the name of the muscle that closes a joint?

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What is the muscle that closes and retracts the mandible?

Temporalis


What is the muscle closes the jaw?

The masseter muscle. both masseter and temporalis :)100%


How many muscles are used to blink your eyes?

One. The palpebral portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle involuntary closes the eyelids or palpebrae as in blinking. However, the orbital portion of the orbicularis oculi is subject to the will.


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When a person blinks she is using her?

Blinking uses the orbicularis oculi muscle.