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Marginal Part of Orbicularis Oris Muscle
Muscular System

Marginal Part of Orbicularis Oris Muscle

Pars marginalis musculi orbicularis oris

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Quick Facts

Origin: Modiolus of angulus oris.

Insertion: Vermillion line; mandible; maxillae.

Action: Compresses and protrudes lips.

Innervation: Buccal and marginal mandibular branches of facial nerve (CN VII).

Arterial Supply: Superior and inferior labial, infraorbital, and transverse facial arteries.

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Origin

The orbicularis oris muscle is an annular muscle consisting of an outer marginal part and an inner labial part. The marginal part of the orbicularis oris muscle arises from the labial sides of the modiolus of angulus oris.

Insertion

The fibers from the marginal part of the orbicularis oris muscle course round into their respective upper and lower labial area, attaching to the surfaces of the maxilla and mandible, as well as to the labial part at the vermillion line.

Actions

Overall, the orbicularis oris muscle compresses and protrudes the lips (Netter, 2011). This action is used when pursing the lips and whistling.

List of Clinical Correlates

- Bell’s palsy

References

Netter, F. H. (2011) Atlas of Human Anatomy. Netter Basic Science Series: Saunders/Elsevier.

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