Preferred Label : depressor septi nasi;
Uberon definition : The depressor septi (Depressor alE nasi) arises from the incisive fossa of the maxilla.
Its fibers ascend to be inserted into the nasal septum and back part of the alar part
of nasalis muscle. It lies between the mucous membrane and muscular structure of the
lip.;
Uberon synonym : depressor septi;
Uberon related term : depressor septi nasi muscle; depressor alæ nasi; depressor alae nasi;
Origin ID : 0008589;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
- has muscle origin
The depressor septi (Depressor alE nasi) arises from the incisive fossa of the maxilla.
Its fibers ascend to be inserted into the nasal septum and back part of the alar part
of nasalis muscle. It lies between the mucous membrane and muscular structure of the
lip.
