Origin
Maxilla and mandible.
Insertion
Modiolus at the angle of the mouth.
Blood supply
Facial artery.
Nerve supply
Facial nerve.
Action
Helps in cheek movements like whistling, blowing, and smiling.
Disease/Injury
The buccinator muscle receives its nerve supply from facial nerve, which can be damaged in a condition known as Bell’s palsy.
Exercise
Puff out your cheeks by filling your mouth with water. Then spit out this water through a small hole between your lips.
Interesting facts
The buccinator is also called the ‘trumpet muscle.’
