zygomaticus major muscle

auriculolabialis superior

Facial muscle attached to the modiolus, corner (angle) of the mouth, and zygomatic bone. See Diogo 2008; Diogo et al., 2009; Burrows et al.., 2011., also DuBrul, 1980.

Type Bone
Latin Name auriculolabialis superior
FMA ID 46810

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the zygomaticus major muscle?
Facial muscle attached to the modiolus, corner (angle) of the mouth, and zygomatic bone. See Diogo 2008; Diogo et al., 2009; Burrows et al.., 2011., also DuBrul, 1980.
What is the Latin name for the zygomaticus major muscle?
The Latin name for the zygomaticus major muscle is auriculolabialis superior.

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