left levator palpebrae superioris
Muscular systemHeadLeftFMA49049
Nomenclature
left levator palpebrae superioris
musculus levator palpebrae superioris (Latin)
muscolo elevatore della palpebra superiore sinistro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Orbital muscle that raises the upper eyelid.
Functionentry
Elevation of the upper eyelid.
Originentry
Lesser wing of the sphenoid, above the optic canal.
Insertionentry
Tarsus and skin of the upper eyelid.
Innervationentry
Superior branch of the oculomotor nerve (III); smooth component from the sympathetic.
Blood supplyentry
Ophthalmic artery.
Clinical notes
Its paralysis causes ptosis.
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