Zygomaticus Muscle

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** Paired muscles on both sides of the face (Zygomaticus major and Zygomaticus minor) extending from the zygomatic bone to the corners of the mouth/upper lip; primary function is to draw the lip superiorly, posteriorly and laterally.

**Synonyms:** - MUSCLE, ZYGOMATICUS