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Meaning of levator labii superioris alaeque nasi | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
/lɪˈveɪ.tɚ ˌleɪ.biˌaɪ sʊˌpɪɹ.iˈɔɹ.ɪs əˌliˌkwi ˈneɪˌzaɪ/

Definitions

A muscle of the face that arises from the nasal process of the maxilla, that passes downward and laterally, that divides into a part inserting into the alar cartilage and one inserting into the upper lip and that dilates the nostril and elevates the upper lip.

Equivalents

Italiano elevatore del labbro superiore e dell'ala del naso muscolo elevatore del labbro superiore e dell'ala del naso

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

levator labiorum levator palpebrae superioris levator prostatae levator scapulae levator veli palatini Levay

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