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superior tarsal muscle

mueller muscle

The superior tarsal muscle is a smooth muscle adjoining the levator palpebrae superioris muscle that helps to raise the upper eyelid.

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure smooth muscle of eye
Latin Name mueller muscle
FMA ID 49058

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior tarsal muscle?

The superior tarsal muscle is a smooth muscle adjoining the levator palpebrae superioris muscle that helps to raise the upper eyelid.

What is the Latin name for the superior tarsal muscle?

The Latin name for the superior tarsal muscle is mueller muscle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49058 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0010379 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — superior tarsal muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.