Levator anguli oris
Levator anguli oris
- Latin synonym: Musculus levator anguli oris; Musculus caninus
- Synonym: Levator anguli oris muscle, Caninus muscle
Definition
Origin: Maxilla
Insertion: Modiolus of mouth
Artery: Facial artery
Nerve: Facial nerve
Action: Smile (elevates angle ofmouth)
Description:
Levator anguli oris arises from the canine fossa, immediately below the infraorbital foramen; its fibers are inserted into the angle of the mouth, intermingling with those of the Zygomaticus, Triangularis, and Orbicularis oris.