Outer Nose Muscles

Question 1

Levator labii superiosis alaeque nasi Origin

Answer 1

Frontal process and infraorbital margin of the maxilla then divides

Question 2

Levator labii superiosis alaeque nasi Insertion

Answer 2

One part inserts into the upper lip and the other into the cartilage of the nasal ala

Question 3

Levator labii superiosis alaeque nasi Use

Answer 3

Nasal part draws the ala upward and enlarges the naris

Question 4

Anterior nasal dilator Origin

Answer 4

Lower edge of the lateral nasal cartilage

Question 5

Anterior nasal dilator Insertion

Answer 5

Deep surface of the skin near the outer margin of the naris on the same side

Question 6

Anterior nasal dilator Use

Answer 6

Enlarges the naris

Question 7

Posterior nasal dilator Origin

Answer 7

Nasal notch of the maxilla and adjacent cartilages of the outer nose

Question 8

Posterior nasal dilator Insertion

Answer 8

Skin near the alar cartilage along the outer naris on the same side

Question 9

Posterior nasal dilator Use

Answer 9

Enlarges the naris

Question 10

Nasalis Origin

Answer 10

Maxilla, above and lateral to the incisive fossa

Question 11

Nasalis Insertion

Answer 11

Aponeurosis

Question 12

Nasalis Use

Answer 12

Constricts the naris

Question 13

Depressor alae nasi Origin

Answer 13

Incisive fossa of the maxilla

Question 14

Depressor alae nasi Insertion

Answer 14

Back part of the ala and the cartilaginous septum of the outer nose

Question 15

Depressor alae nasi Use

Answer 15

Draws the outer nose downward and decreases naris aperture (constricts naris)