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Levator labii superioris

Known as: Levator labii superioris muscle, M. levator labii superioris, Musculus levator labii superioris 
A thin, quadrilateral muscle originating at the lower margin of the orbit and attaching to the muscles of the upper lip to elevate the lip.
National Institutes of Health

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Facial Muscles
Head and neck structureMusculoskeletal System

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2017
2017
Quantitative Schnittbildanalyse der mimischen Muskulatur
Welche mimischen Muskeln konnen durch klinische Ultraschallgerate reproduzierbar erfasst und vermessen werden? Der M. mentalis, M… 
2016
2016
Anatomy, Head, Face, Muscles, Levator Labii Superioris
2010
2010
Levator Labii Superioris
2007
2007
How to perform levator labii superioris muscle transposition to treat oromaxillary sinus fistulae in horses.
2003
2003
Total Reconstruction of the Lower Lip with Face Flaps
The use offlaps from the face is indicated for total 1'econstruction of the lower lip) even when the primary lesion goes beyond… 
1996
1996
Reconstruction of the columella with a myocutaneous flap of the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle. Preliminary case report.
1992
1992
Use of levator labii superioris muscle flap in the muscle repair of cleft lips
SummaryIn order to facilitate and improve muscle repair in wide cleft lips, a levator labii superioris muscle flap has been used… 
1990
1990
Iatrogene neurogene Läsion des M. levator labii superioris - Ein Fallbericht
1975
1975
Muscle spindle supply to the snout musculature in moles (Talpidae).
To define the anatomical background of the neuromuscular mechanism involved in the movement of the snout of the moles (Talpidae… 
1972
1972
[Anatomical studies on the oral muscles; studies on the origins of M. depressor anguli oris, M. depressor labii inferioris, M. mentalis and M. orbicularis oris].