Depressor supercilii muscle
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The depressor supercilii is an eye muscle of the human body. The nature of this muscle is in some dispute. Few printed anatomies include it (Netter, et al.) and many authorities consider it to be part of the orbicularis oculi muscle.[1]
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Depressor supercilii | |
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Details | |
Origin | Medial orbital rim |
Insertion | Medial aspect of bony orbit |
Nerve | Facial nerve |
Actions | Depression of eyebrow |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus depressor supercilii |
TA98 | A04.1.03.019 |
TA2 | 2072 |
FMA | 46798 |
Anatomical terms of muscle |
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On the other hand, many dermatologists, ophthalmologists, and plastic surgeons[2] hold that the depressor supercilii is a distinct muscle and has a definite, individual effect on the movement of the eyebrow and skin of the glabella.[2]