Term Name: | depressor septi nasi |
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Synonyms: | depressor alae nasi, depressor alæ nasi, depressor septi, depressor septi nasi muscle, musculus depressor septi nasi |
Definition: | The depressor septi (Depressor alE nasi) arises from the incisive fossa of the maxilla. Its fibers ascend to be inserted into the nasal septum and back part of the alar part of nasalis muscle. It lies between the mucous membrane and muscular structure of the lip. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0008589] |