Levator Labii Superioris

The Levator Labii Superioris elevates the upper lip and is used for speech and facial expressions.

Origin: medial infra-orbital margin.

Insertion: the muscle and skin of the upper lip.

Inervation: buccal branch of the facial nerve.


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