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levator anguli oris

Term ID
UBERON:0008595
Synonyms
  • caninus
  • caninus muscle
  • levator anguli oris
  • levator anguli oris muscle
  • musculus levator anguli oris
Definition
The levator anguli oris (caninus) is a facial muscle of the mouth arising from the canine fossa, immediately below the infraorbital foramen. Its fibers are inserted into the angle of the mouth, intermingling with those of the Zygomaticus, Triangularis, and Orbicularis oris. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levator_anguli_oris_muscle
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