Musculus risorius
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Musculus risorius is formed by transverse bundles that go from the parotidomasseteric fascia to the corner of the mouth and to the outer edge of the depressor anguli oris muscle .
Vascular supply: a. facialis.
Innervation: n. facialis.
Function: pulls the corner of the mouth to the side when laughing.
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- PETROVICKÝ, Pavel. Anatomy with topography and clinical applications : Locomotor system. 1. edition. Osveta, 2001. 463 pp. vol. 1. ISBN 80-8063-046-1.
