facial modiolus

modiolus

A chiasma of facial muscles held together by fibrous tissue, located lateral and slightly superior to each angle of the mouth. It is important in moving the mouth, facial expression and in dentistry. It derives its motor nerve supply from the facial nerve, and its blood supply from labial branches of the facial artery. It is contributed to by the following muscles: orbicularis oris, buccinator, levator anguli oris, depressor anguli oris, zygomaticus major, risorius quadratus labii superioris, quadratus labii inferioris.

Tipo Bone
Estructura principal muscle tissue
Nombre latino modiolus
FMA ID 46837

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the facial modiolus?
A chiasma of facial muscles held together by fibrous tissue, located lateral and slightly superior to each angle of the mouth. It is important in moving the mouth, facial expression and in dentistry. It derives its motor nerve supply from the facial nerve, and its blood supply from labial branches o
What is the Latin name for the facial modiolus?
The Latin name for the facial modiolus is modiolus.

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