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Meaning of levator palpebrae superioris | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
lɪˈveɪ.tɚ pælˌpiˌbɹi sʊˌpɪɹ.iˈɔɹ.ɪs

Definitions

A thin flat extrinsic muscle of the eye arising from the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone, passing forward and downward over the superior rectus, and inserting into the tarsal plate of the skin of the upper eyelid which it elevates.

Equivalents

Español elevador del párpado superior músculo elevador del párpado superior
Italiano elevatore della palpebra superiore

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

levator prostatae levator scapulae levator veli palatini Levay levcromakalim leveche

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