<anatomy, muscle> 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...
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(muscle) Type: Term Definitions: 1. facial muscle of mouth; 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, fibers surround mouth between skin and mucous membrane of lips and cheeks, and are...
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The orbicularis oris (sphincter oris) muscle lies between the skin and the mucous membrane of the lips. It consists of a bundle of muscle fibres that surround the mouth and extends upward to the septum of the nose and downward to the region between the lower lip and chin. These muscular fibres are partially derived from other facial muscle that are...
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