Levator palpebrae superioris muscle
| Levator palpebrae superioris | |
|---|---|
Rectus muscles: 2 = superior, 3 = inferior, 4 = medial, 5 = lateral Oblique muscles: 6 = superior, 8 = inferior Other muscle: 9 = levator palpebrae superioris Other structures: 1 = Annulus of Zinn, 7 = Trochlea, 10 = Superior tarsus, 11 = Sclera, 12 = Optic nerve | |
The levator palebrae superioris can be seen here, travelling above the superior rectus muscle, and ending at the upper eyelid. | |
| Details | |
| Origin | Inferior surface of lesser wing of sphenoid |
| Insertion | Superior tarsal plate and skin of upper eyelid |
| Artery | Muscular branches of ophthalmic artery and supraorbital artery |
| Nerve | Superior division of oculomotor nerve |
| Actions | Elevation of upper eyelid |
| Antagonist | Palpebral part of orbicularis oculi muscle |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus levator palpebrae superioris |
| TA98 | A15.2.07.020 |
| TA2 | 2052 |
| FMA | 49041 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
The levator palpebrae superioris (Latin: elevating muscle of upper eyelid) is the muscle in the orbit that elevates the upper eyelid.