Uberon definition : The orbicularis oris is a superficial facial muscle with fibers that encircle the
opening of the oral cavity that attaches to the maxilla, mandible, skin and modiolus,
and that participates in oral/pharyngeal behaviors, and is innervated by the facial
nerve (CN VII).;
Uberon synonym : orbicularis oris;
Uberon related term : nasolabialis muscle; incisivii labii inferioris; incisivii labii superioris; orbicularis oris;
The orbicularis oris is a superficial facial muscle with fibers that encircle the
opening of the oral cavity that attaches to the maxilla, mandible, skin and modiolus,
and that participates in oral/pharyngeal behaviors, and is innervated by the facial
nerve (CN VII).