MRI-based finite element modeling of facial mimics: a case study on the paired zygomaticus major muscles

Ang-Xiao Fan, Stéphanie Dakpé, Tien Tuan Dao, Philippe Pouletaut, Mohamed Rachik and Marie Christine Ho Ba Tho

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2017, vol. 20, issue 9, 919-928

Abstract: Finite element simulation of facial mimics provides objective indicators about soft tissue functions for improving diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of facial disorders. There is a lack of in vivo experimental data for model development and validation. In this study, the contribution of the paired Zygomaticus Major (ZM) muscle contraction on the facial mimics was investigated using in vivo experimental data derived from MRI. Maximal relative differences of 7.7% and 37% were noted between MRI-based measurements and numerical outcomes for ZM and skin deformation behaviors respectively. This study opens a new direction to simulate facial mimics with in vivo data.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2017.1305363

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