levator labii superioris en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /lɪˈveɪ.tɚ ˌleɪ.biˌaɪ sʊˌpɪɹ.iˈɔɹ.ɪs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin levātor labiī superiōris (“lifter of the superior lip”).
Meanings
- A facial muscle arising from the lower margin of the orbit and inserting into the muscular substance of the upper lip which it elevates.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| levatores labii superioris | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
levator costae · levator scapulae · levator palpebrae superioris · levator labii superioris alaeque nasi · levator anguli oris · levator prostatae · levator ani · levator veli palatini
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Translations (1)
cmn 提上脣肌 /提上唇肌 (muscle)