depressor labii inferioris

(noun)

An analogous muscle that lowers the bottom lipEndFragment

Related Terms

Examples of depressor labii inferioris in the following topics:

  • Facial Muscles

    • The levator labii superioris alaeque nasi is the muscle of the upper lip.
    • The depressor anguli oris (triangularis) is also associated with the corners of the mouth.
    • The levator labii superioris is a broad muscle responsible for elevation of the upper lip.
    • The depressor labii inferioris is an analogous muscle that lowers the bottom lip.