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What is the platysma muscle's location and function?

  1. From the chin to shoulders, extends the neck

  2. From the eyebrows to the nose, wrinkles the nose

  3. Across the eyelid, closes the eyes

  4. Corner of the mouth, assists in smiling

The correct answer is: From the chin to shoulders, extends the neck

The other options are incorrect because they do not describe the location or function of the platysma muscle. Option B describes the location and function of the procerus muscle, which wrinkles the nose. Option C describes the location and function of the orbicularis oculi muscle, which closes the eyes. Option D describes the location and function of the zygomaticus major muscle, which assists in smiling. Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it accurately describes the platysma muscle's location and function as extending the neck from the chin to the shoulders.