Levator muscle
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Levator muscle can refer to:
- Levator scapulae muscleLevator scapulae muscleIn human anatomy, the levator scapulae is a skeletal muscle situated at the back and side of the neck. As the name suggests, its main function is to lift the scapula.-Origin and insertion:...
- Levator palpebrae superioris muscleLevator palpebrae superioris muscleThe levator palpebrae superioris is the muscle in the orbit that elevates the superior eyelid.-Structure:...
- Levator aniLevator aniThe levator ani is a broad, thin muscle, situated on the side of the pelvis.It is attached to the inner surface of the side of the lesser pelvis, and unites with its fellow of the opposite side to form the greater part of the floor of the pelvic cavity....
- Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscleLevator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscleThe levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle is, translated from Latin, the "lifter of the upper lip and of the wing of the nose". It has the longest name of any muscle in an animal...
- Levator veli palatiniLevator veli palatiniThe levator veli palatini is the elevator muscle of the soft palate in the human body. During swallowing, it contracts, elevating the soft palate to help prevent food from entering the nasopharynx...
- Levator muscle of thyroid glandLevator muscle of thyroid glandA fibrous or muscular band is sometimes found attached, above, to the body of the hyoid bone, and below to the thyroid isthmus, or its pyramidal lobe. When muscular, it is termed the Levator muscle of thyroid gland....
- Levator labii superiorisLevator labii superiorisThe levator labii superioris is a muscle of the human body used in facial expression. It is a broad sheet, the origin of which extends from the side of the nose to the zygomatic bone....
- Levator anguli orisLevator anguli orisThe levator anguli oris is a facial muscle of the mouth arising from the canine fossa, immediately below the infraorbital foramen....