Levator palpebrae superioris muscle
Muscle in orbit that elevates upper eyelid / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The levator palpebrae superioris (Latin: elevating muscle of upper eyelid) is the muscle in the orbit that elevates the upper eyelid.[1][2]
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Levator palpebrae superioris | |
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Details | |
Origin | Inferior surface of lesser wing of sphenoid |
Insertion | Superior tarsal plate and skin of upper eyelid |
Artery | Muscular branches of ophthalmic artery and supraorbital artery |
Nerve | Superior division of oculomotor nerve |
Actions | Elevation of upper eyelid |
Antagonist | Palpebral part of orbicularis oculi muscle |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus levator palpebrae superioris |
TA98 | A15.2.07.020 |
TA2 | 2052 |
FMA | 49041 |
Anatomical terms of muscle |
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