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Sadness

Universal3 Action Unitsbilateralsustained duration

Inner corners of the eyebrows are drawn up, eyelids may droop, and the corners of the lips are pulled down.

FACS Breakdown

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AU 1Inner Brow Raiser

Creates oblique eyebrows, often associated with sadness or worry

eyebrowsdifficult difficultyInvoluntary
Muscle: Frontalis, pars medialis
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AU 4Brow Lowerer

Creates frown lines between brows, associated with concentration or anger

eyebrowseasy difficultyVoluntary
Muscle: Corrugator supercilii, Depressor supercilii
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AU 15Lip Corner Depressor

Creates frown or sad expression

moutheasy difficultyVoluntary
Muscle: Depressor anguli oris

Practice Tip

The key to this expression is the tension and upward pull of AU 1. This is a difficult muscle to move voluntarily for many people.

Quick Stats

TypeUniversal
Symmetrybilateral
Durationsustained
Action Units3

AU Summary

AU 1AU 4AU 15
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