Muscle Capitis Minor Oblique

The head muscle, oblique minor (lat. musculus obliquus c. minor) is a muscle belonging to the group of muscles of the head. It is located in the ear area, behind the border of the hairline and forms an oblique angle with a vertical line. Its main function is to turn the head to the right and left. This muscle also helps raise the tips of the ear.

The function of the small braid of the head is to turn the head to the side up to 90 degrees, as well as to slightly tense the jaw, which smooths out wrinkles in the corners of the mouth and disappears wrinkles on the forehead. At rest, the main muscle holds the facial bones in a certain position. Due to this, symmetry of facial proportions is developed. As she relaxes, she allows her lower eyelids to droop, creating a soulful look. With constant spasms, muscle tone does not decrease, which makes it difficult for a person to keep his head straight and its tilt is noticeable to others. The patient's gaze always looks unfocused.