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Levator labii superioris
Other Terms:
Musculus levator labii superioris,
Muscle releveur de la lèvre supérieure
Muscle parts
None
Latin name
Musculus levator labii superioris
Latin muscle parts
None
Group
Branchial arch muscle – second arch (Facial muscle)
Etymology
The English for this muscle name is the muscle that lifts the upper lip. Levator comes from the Latin levare meaning “to lift.” labium is the Latin term for “lip.” The Latin term superior is derived from the Latin super meaning “above.”
Origin
Anterior surface of the maxilla and zygomatic bones just below the orbit and lateral to the infraorbital foramen
Insertion
Lateral aspect of the upper lip between the insertions of the zygomaticus minor and the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscles
Action
Raises and everts the upper lip and in concert with other muscles deepens the nasolabial furrow.
Nerve supply
Facial nerve (Cranial nerve VII)
Blood supply
Facial artery
Latin
Musculus levator labii superioris
French
Muscle releveur de la lèvre supérieure
