Depressor septi nasi muscle
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Muscles of the head, face, and neck. | ||
Gray's | subject #107 | |
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The Depressor septi (Depressor alœ nasi) arises from the incisive fossa of the maxilla; its fibers ascend to be inserted into the septum and back part of the ala of the nose.
It lies between the mucous membrane and muscular structure of the lip.
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