Medical Definition of Musculus levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
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Origin, root of nasal process of maxilla; insertion, wing of nose and orbicularis oris muscle of upper lip; action, elevates upper lip and wing of nose; nerve supply, facial.
Synonym: musculus levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, caput angulare quadrati labii superioris, elevator muscle of upper lip and wing of nose.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
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