Zygomaticus Muscle

Preferred Label : Zygomaticus Muscle;

NCIt related terms : MUSCLE, ZYGOMATICUS;

NCIt definition : Paired muscles on both sides of the face (Zygomaticus major and Zygomaticus minor) extending from the zygomatic bone to the corners of the mouth/upper lip; primary function is to draw the lip superiorly, posteriorly and laterally.;

Alternative definition : CDISC: A muscle extending from the zygomatic bone to the corners of the mouth/upper lip; primary function is to draw the lip superiorly, posteriorly and laterally.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1662321;

Details

Origin ID

C179827;

UMLS CUI

C5555915;

Anatomic structure is physical part of
- Head and Neck [NCIt concept]
- Musculoskeletal System [NCIt concept]
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- zygomaticus muscle [UBERON concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component [UMLS semantic type]
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- CDISC SEND Biospecimens Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SEND Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology [NCIt concept]

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