Medical Definition of Orbicularis oris

1. Origin, by nasolabial band from septum of the nose, by superior incisive bundle from incisor fossa of maxilla, by inferior incisive bundle from lower jaw each side of symphysis; insertion, fibres surround mouth between skin and mucous membrane of lips and cheeks, and are blended with other muscles; action, closes lips; nerve supply, facial. Synonym: musculus orbicularis oris, musculus sphincter oris, orbicular muscle of mouth, sphincter oris. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orbicularis Oris

oratrix
oratrix
oratrixes
ora serrata
orb
orbed
Orbeli effect
orbicula
orbicular
orbicular
orbiculare
orbicularis
orbicularis muscle
orbicularis oculi muscle
orbicularis oculi reflex
orbicularis oris (current term)
orbicularis phenomenon
orbicularis pupillary reflex
orbicularly
orbicular bone
orbicular ligament
orbicular ligament of radius
orbicular muscle
orbicular muscle of eye
orbicular muscle of mouth
orbicular process
orbicular zone
orbiculate
orbiculated
orbiculate leaf

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