ORBICULARIS ORIS


Meaning of ORBICULARIS ORIS in English

-ˈōrə̇s noun

( plural orbiculares oris )

Etymology: New Latin, literally, orbicularis of the mouth

: a muscle made up of several layers of fibers passing in different directions that encircles the mouth and controls most movements of the lips (as compressing, closing, or pursing movements)

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