Espiral AtlasOrbicularis oculi muscle
musculus orbicularis oculi
Closes the eyelids. Three parts: the palpebral (in the eyelids, arising from the medial palpebral ligament) closes gently, as in blinking or sleeping; the lacrimal (behind the lacrimal sac) closes medially and helps drain tears.
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- Origin
- Insertion
- Innervation
- Blood supply
Related clinical cases
- Paralysis of the muscles of the face (Bell's palsy)