levator anguli oris

levator an·gu·li oris

noun \-ˈaŋ-gyə-ˌlī-ˈȯr-əs\

Definition of LEVATOR ANGULI ORIS

: a facial muscle that arises from the maxilla, inclines downward to be inserted into the corner of the mouth, and draws the lips up and back—called also caninus