Risorius

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA narrow band of facial muscle arising from the fascia over the masseter and inserting into the tissues at the corner of the mouth, which it draws laterally, as is used when smiling.

Synonyms

zygomaticus major triangularis muscle levator anguli oris zygomaticus minor procerus abducens labiorum mentalis buccinator distortor oris temporalis labium inferius oris jaw muscle

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