Preferred Label : risorius muscle;
Uberon definition : Facial muscle that attaches to the fascia of the masseter muscle and the facia of
the skin in the region of the corner (angle) of the mouth. Even in species in which
this muscle is present, it is highly variable. A true risorius muscle may only be
present in Hominins (humans and great apes). See Diogo 2008; Diogo et al., 2009; Burrows
et al.., 2011., also DuBrul, 1980.;
Uberon synonym : risorius;
Origin ID : 0008598;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
- attaches to
- has muscle insertion
- ventral to
Facial muscle that attaches to the fascia of the masseter muscle and the facia of
the skin in the region of the corner (angle) of the mouth. Even in species in which
this muscle is present, it is highly variable. A true risorius muscle may only be
present in Hominins (humans and great apes). See Diogo 2008; Diogo et al., 2009; Burrows
et al.., 2011., also DuBrul, 1980.
