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levator labii superioris alaeque nasi |
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levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, an oral muscle medial to the levator labii superioris that arises from the maxilla next to the nose and inserts into both the alar cartilage of the nose and the skin of the upper lip. It may assist in flaring the nares. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The direct influence of the depressor septi and the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi on the nasal valve is not yet clear. Nasolabial folds are created by the zygomaticus minor, levator labii superioris, orbicularis oris, and levator labii superioris alaeque nasi. |
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