| Zygomaticus minor | |
|---|---|
 Muscles of the head, face, and neck. | |
| Details | |
| Origin | Zygomatic bone |
| Insertion | Skin of the upper lip |
| Artery | Facial artery |
| Nerve | Buccal branch |
| Actions | Elevates upper lip |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus zygomaticus minor |
| TA98 | A04.1.03.030 |
| TA2 | 2080 |
| FMA | 46811 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
The zygomaticus minor muscle is a muscle of facial expression. It originates from the zygomatic bone, lateral to the rest of the levator labii superioris muscle, and inserts into the outer part of the upper lip. It draws the upper lip backward, upward, and outward and is used in smiling. It is innervated by the facial nerve (VII).