superficial layer of the levator palpebrae superioris

su·per·fi·cial lay·er of the le·va·tor pal·pe·brae su·pe·ri·o·ris

[TA] the superficial fibers of the levator muscle of the superior eyelid that are inserted into the skin of the superior eyelid. Synonym(s): lamina superficialis musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris [TA]