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DEPRESSOR SEPTI NASI [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- depressor septi nasi muscle
1, record 1, English, depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- depressor septi nasi 1, record 1, English, depressor%20septi%20nasi
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The depressor septi nasi muscle originates from the incisive fossa of the maxilla. ... The depressor septi nasi inserts into the nasal septum and posterior aspect of the alar part of the nasalis muscle. ... Upon contraction, the depressor septi nasi depresses the nasal septum and pulls the wing of the nose downward, constricting the aperture of the nostril. 2, record 1, English, - depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
depressor septi nasi: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - depressor%20septi%20nasi%20muscle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- muscle abaisseur du septum nasal
1, record 1, French, muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- muscle myrtiforme 2, record 1, French, muscle%20myrtiforme
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le muscle abaisseur du septum nasal est un muscle de la face. Il relie la fosse incisive maxillaire et le muscle orbiculaire de la bouche à la cloison nasale du nez. En se contractant, il tire l'aile du nez vers le bas, réduisant ainsi la taille des narines. 3, record 1, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muscle abaisseur du septum nasal : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
depressor septi nasi : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, French, - muscle%20abaisseur%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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