zygomaticus major

<anatomy, muscle> Origin, zygomatic bone anterior to temporozygomatic suture; insertion, muscles at angle of mouth; action, draws upper lip upward and laterally; nerve supply, facial.

Synonym: musculus zygomaticus major, greater zygomatic muscle, musculus zygomaticus.

(05 Mar 2000)


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