Depressor labii inferioris muscle

Depressor labii

Muscles of the head, face, and neck.
Details
Origin oblique line of the mandible, between the symphysis and the mental foramen
Insertion integument of the lower lip, Orbicularis oris fibers, its fellow of the opposite side
Nerve facial nerve - Mandibular branch
Actions Depression of the lower lips
Identifiers
Latin musculus depressor labii inferioris
TA A04.1.03.033
FMA 46816

Anatomical terms of muscle

The depressor labii inferioris (or quadratus labii inferioris) is a facial muscle that helps lower the bottom lip.

Structure

This muscle arises from the oblique line of the mandible, and inserts on the skin of the lower lip, blending in with the orbicularis oris muscle. At its origin, depressor labii is continuous with the fibers of the platysma muscle. Much yellow fat is intermingled with the fibers of this muscle.

Innervation

The depressor labii inferioris is innervated by the mandibular division of the facial nerve.

Actions

This muscle helps to depress the lower lip.

See also

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References

This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

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