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What movement does the oris orbicularis muscle assist with?

  1. Winking

  2. Inhaling

  3. Whistling

  4. Turning the head

The correct answer is: Whistling

The oris orbicularis muscle is located around the mouth and plays a role in shaping and controlling movement of the lips. In this context, the word "movement" refers to the action of creating sound. Therefore, the correct answer is C, because this muscle is involved in the movement of the lips needed for whistling. The other options are incorrect because - Winking primarily involves the eyelids and does not directly involve the oris orbicularis muscle. - Inhaling is assisted by the diaphragm and chest muscles, not the facial muscles. - Turning the head is primarily controlled by neck muscles and has no direct involvement with the oris orbicularis muscle. Overall, it is important to understand the function of different muscles in the body and how they contribute to different movements and actions.