zygomatici majores

US/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˌmæt.əˌsaɪ məˈd͡ʒɔɹˌiz/US/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˌmæt.əˌkaɪ məˈd͡ʒɔɹˌiz/

A form of zygomaticus major — A slender band of muscle on each side of the face that arises from the zygomatic bone, inserts into the orbicularis oris and skin at the corner of the mouth, and acts to pull the corner of the mouth upward and backward when smiling or laughing.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of zygomaticus major
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