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platysma

n. (context anatomy English) A superficial muscle in the neck, overlapping the sternocleidomastoid.

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platysma

n. either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve; extends from lower jaw to clavicle and is involved in moving the mouth and jaw

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After that, you can tell a fake smile because the risorius and platysma muscles pull the lower lip down and out, squaring it and exposing the lower teeth.

The teeth ripped through the platysma muscle and severed the carotid artery.