Espiral AtlasNasalis muscle
musculus nasalis
The alar part lowers the ala laterally, dilating the nasal opening («flaring of the nostrils», as in effort); the transverse part lowers the medial end of the ala. The muscles of the nose give information about the type of breathing.
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- Origin
- Insertion
- Innervation
- Blood supply