risorius (muscle)


ri·so·ri·us (mus·cle)

[TA] facial muscle of mouth; origin, from platysma and fascia of masseter; insertion, orbicularis oris and skin at corner of mouth; action, draws angle of mouth laterally, lenghthening rima oris; nerve supply, facial. Synonym(s): musculus risorius [TA], Albinus muscle (1) , Santorini muscle

ri·so·ri·us (mus·cle)

(ri-sōrē-ŭs mŭsĕl) [TA] Facial muscle of mouth; origin, from platysma and fascia of masseter; insertion, orbicularis oris and skin at corner of mouth; action, draws angle of mouth laterally, lenghthening rima oris; nerve supply, facial. [L. risor, one who laughs, fr. rideo, pp. risus, to laugh]