Depressor septi nasi
Depressor septi nasi
- Latin synonym: Musculus depressor septi nasi
- Synonym: Depressor septi nasi muscle
Definition
Origin: Incisive fossaof the maxilla
Insertion: Nasal septum and back part of the alar part of nasalis muscle
Nerve: Buccal branch of the facial nerve
Action: Depression of nasal septum
Description:
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.
References
This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org
