Muscle that lifts the chin (M. Levator Menti)

The chin levator muscle is one of the most mysterious muscles in our body, a biceps muscle that starts from the top of the cheekbone and ends at the bottom edge of the jaw. These muscles are responsible for creating and maintaining various emotions in our face, including joy, smiling, anger and fear.

The chin levator muscles consist of two parts: major and minor. The large muscle starts from the upper edge of the cheekbone, passes through the narrow space between the cheekbone and the lower jaw and ends at the bottom of the lower jaw. The minor muscle begins on the upper jaw, passes over the greater wing of the sphenoid bone and ends at the lower border of the lower jaw.

The function of the levator chin muscles is to maintain the correct position of the lower jaw and create various facial expressions. When contracted, the large muscle helps to push the lower jaw forward, which causes the lips to move upward; due to the contraction of the small muscle, the lower jaw moves forward (the so-called smile).

However, when the levator chin muscles become weak, several problems can arise, such as an improperly positioned upper lip, a crooked chin, or even speech impediments. These problems can be caused by various reasons, such as malocclusion, injuries to the chewing muscles, or age-related changes that lead to weakening of these muscles. If you have problems with your dental health, it is recommended to consult an orthodontist, who can recommend and suggest procedures to improve the condition of the levator muscles.

It is also worth noting that exercises for this muscle will help strengthen the muscles and improve their performance in certain situations. Some experts recommend doing certain exercises to strengthen your muscles, lift your chin, and improve your bite; these exercises involve training the large and small lifts along with lifting the tongue at the same time.