Levator Anguli Oris muscle
OIAN
| Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Nerve | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levator Anguli Oris | ?var:ref-levator-anguli-oris.origin |
?var:ref-levator-anguli-oris.insertion |
?var:ref-levator-anguli-oris.nerve |
?var:ref-levator-anguli-oris.action |
Origin
Maxilla (below infraorbital foramen)1
Insertion
Skin at corner of mouth1
Innervation
Action
Raises angle of mouth, Helps form nasolabial furrow1
Clinical Significance
1.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.
Citation
For attribution, please cite this work as:
Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Levator Anguli Oris
muscle. https://yomokerst.com/The
Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Head and Neck/Muscles of Facial
Expression/levator_anguli_oris.html