Medical Definition of Musculus caninus
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Origin, canine fossa of maxilla; insertion, orbicularis oris and skin at angle of mouth; action, raises angle of mouth; nerve supply, facial.
Synonym: musculus levator anguli oris, musculus caninus, musculus triangularis labii superioris.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Caninus
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