zygomaticus major en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌzaɪ.ɡəˌmæt.ək.əs ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin zygomaticus major, clipping of mūsculus zygomaticus major (“larger zygomatic muscle”).
Meanings
- A slender band of muscle on each side of the face that arises from the zygomatic bone, inserts into the orbicularis oris and skin at the corner of the mouth, and acts to pull the corner of the mouth upward and backward when smiling or laughing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zygomatici majores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
cmn 顴大肌 /颧大肌 (muscle)