How many muscles does it take to smile – Secondary 11

Question: How many muscles does it take to smile
- Keywords:
  expression,
  muscle,
  smile
Asked by mshaw to Jemma, John, Katie, Lisa on 28 Jun 2012.
- Jemma Ransom answered on 28 Jun 2012:
  
  Hi @mshaw, it depends!
  
  If your smile just involves up turning your lips, then it’s 12 muscles, however if you give a big smile and move the muscles of your cheeks and around your eyes, you use more muscles.
  
  Hope this helps
  Jemma