Müller's muscle

noun

Synonym of superior tarsal muscle.

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Meanings

nounMüller's muscle (plural Müller's muscles)

plural Müller's muscles

  1. anatomySynonym of orbitalis.

    Synonyms: orbitalis

  2. anatomyThe circular fibers of the ciliary muscle.

    Synonyms: Rouget's muscle

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of superior tarsal muscle.

nounSynonym of orbitalis.

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nounThe circular fibers of the ciliary muscle.

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Rouget's muscle

Origin

Named after German anatomist Heinrich Müller (1820–1864).

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