Medical Definition of Musculus levator labii superioris
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Origin, maxilla below infraorbital foramen; insertion, orbicularis oris of upper lip; action, elevates upper lip; nerve supply, facial.
Synonym: musculus levator labii superioris, caput infraorbitale quadrati labii superioris, elevator muscle of upper lip.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Levator Labii Superioris
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