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Mentalis

mentalis

(Science: anatomy, muscle) origin, incisor fossa of mandible; insertion, skin of chin; action, raises and wrinkles skin of chin, thus elevating the lower lip; nerve supply, facial.

Synonym: musculus mentalis, chin muscle, musculus levator labii inferioris.


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