levator anguli oris en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /lɪˈveɪ.tɚ ˌæŋ.ɡjəˌlaɪ ˈɔɹ.ɪs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin levātor angulī ōris (“lifter of the angle of the mouth”).
Meanings
- A facial muscle that arises from the maxilla, inclines downward to be inserted into the corner of the mouth, and draws the lips up and back.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| levatores angulorum orum | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| levatores angulorum oris | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
levator costae · levator scapulae · levator veli palatini · levator labii superioris · levator labii superioris alaeque nasi · levator prostatae · levator ani · levator palpebrae superioris
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Synonyms
Translations (1)
cmn 提口角肌 (muscle)