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levator labii superioris

noun

levator la·​bii su·​pe·​ri·​or·​is -ˈlā-bē-ˌī-su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-əs How to pronounce levator labii superioris (audio)
: a facial muscle arising from the lower margin of the orbit and inserting into the muscular substance of the upper lip which it elevates

called also quadratus labii superioris

Cite this Entry

“Levator labii superioris.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/levator%20labii%20superioris. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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