levator anguli oris
noun
levator an·gu·li oris
-ˈaŋ-gyə-ˌlī-ˈȯr-əs
: 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
called also caninus
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“Levator anguli oris.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/levator%20anguli%20oris. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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