depressor labii inferioris

(noun)

An analogous muscle that lowers the bottom lipEndFragment

Related Terms

  • Orbicularis Oculi
  • Corrugator Supercilii
  • Orbicularis Oris
  • risorius
  • Nasalis
  • Procerus
  • Buccinator
  • levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
  • mentalis
  • depressor anguli oris
  • levator labii superiori
  • zygomatic
  • buccinator
  • orbicularis oris
  • occipofrontalis muscle

Examples of depressor labii inferioris in the following topics:

  • Facial Muscles

    • The levator labii superioris alaeque nasi is the muscle of the upper lip.
    • The depressor anguli oris (triangularis) is also associated with the corners of the mouth.
    • The levator labii superioris is a broad muscle responsible for elevation of the upper lip.
    • The depressor labii inferioris is an analogous muscle that lowers the bottom lip.
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