DEPRESSOR LABII INFERIORIS

DEPRESSOR LABII INFERIORIS

The depressor labii inferioris muscle is located in the lower jaw bilaterally. It is quadrilateral in shape.

Origin

Mandible

Insertion

The lower lip skin and the orbicularis oris muscle.

Blood supply

Facial artery.

Nerve supply

Facial nerve.

Action

Helps to depress the lower lip.

Disease/Injury

NA

Muscle exercise

NA

Interesting facts

NA

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