Orbicularis oris muscle

System Muscular
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Orbicularis oris muscle

Definition

The orbicularis oris is a superficial facial muscle with fibers that encircle the opening of the oral cavity that attaches to the maxilla, mandible, skin and modiolus, and that participates in oral/pharyngeal behaviors, and is innervated by the facial nerve (CN VII).

Also known as orbicularis oris — per UBERON

The Orbicularis oris muscle is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as