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Facial Muscles

Medical Definition: Muscles of facial expression or mimetic muscles that include the numerous muscles supplied by the facial nerve that are attached to and move the skin of the face. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Guide Notes: /growth: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent
Also Called: Mimetic Muscles

Facial Muscles Medical Definitions and Terms

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