risorius

/ˈrɪsɔːriəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The risorius muscle is a small muscle of facial expression; it is a slender muscle that runs from the zygomaticus major muscle to the orbicularis oculi muscle.

“The facial plastic surgeon carefully examined the patient’s risorius muscle to assess the effectiveness of the recent surgery.”

Synonyms

  • orbicularis oculi
  • zygomaticus major

Antonyms

  • corrugator
  • procerus