Depressor Muscle (Noun)
Meaning
Any skeletal muscle that draws a body part down.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The depressor anguli oris muscle is responsible for depressing the angle of the mouth, a key facial expression in frowning and other emotions.
- Strenuous workouts targeting the depressor labii inferioris muscle may improve lowering movements of the lower lip.
- The depressor septi muscle is believed by some to contribute to formation of the nasal profile during development.
- By relaxing and flexing with the depressor labii inferioris muscle facial artist can get the desired look.
- Temptation and stress can be linked with facial movements enacted by the depressor anguli oris muscle.