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Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches, Migraines, and TMJD: Summary

Table 4: Muscle Anatomy and Trigger Point Charts of Head and Face (Continued) Muscle & Image # for TP Origin (Lease Moveable) Insertion (Most Moveable) Signs and Symptoms Action Trigger Point Activation

Buccinator

• Maxilla and mandible

• Fascia at

• Compresses cheek (blowing muscle) • Depresses upper lid • Elevates lower lid • Elevates and draws corner of mouth laterally • Main smiling muscle

the corner of the mouth

Orbicularis Oculi

• Muscle fibers surrounding eye

• Skin at

corner of eye

Zygomaticus Major

• Zygomatic bone

• Fascia at corner of

the mouth

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