Mentalis muscle

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

OIAN

Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Action
Mentalis muscle

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Origin

Mandible (incisive fossa)1

Insertion

Skin of chin1

Innervation

Facial Nerve CN VII1

Action

Elevates and protrudes lower lip1

Clinical Significance

1.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.

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