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Zygomaticus minor
Other Terms:
Musculus zygomaticus minor,
Muscle petit zygomatique
Muscle parts
None
Latin name
Musculus zygomaticus minor
Latin muscle parts
None
Group
Branchial arch muscle – second arch (Facial muscle)
Etymology
In English, this muscle’s name is the greater muscle of the yoke-shaped bone. Zygomaticus comes from the Greek zygon meaning “yoke.” The term minor comes from the Greek meion meaning “lesser.” As is typical in anatomical terminology, this comparative reference clues you into the fact that this is a smaller version of a similar placed larger muscle.
Origin
Anterolateral surface of the zygomatic bone near its suture with the maxillary bone
Insertion
Blends with the fibers of the levator labii superioris as both muscles enter and blend with fibers of the superior lip
Action
Elevates the upper lip and works with other muscles in deepening the nasolabial furrow.
Nerve supply
Facial nerve (Cranial nerve VII)
Blood supply
Facial artery and transverse facial artery.
Latin
Musculus zygomaticus minor
French
Muscle petit zygomatique
