| orbicularis oris | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, by nasolabial band from septum of the nose, by superior incisive bundle from incisor fossa of maxilla, by inferior incisive bundle from lower jaw each side of symphysis; insertion, fibres surround mouth between skin and mucous membrane of lips and cheeks, and are blended with other muscles; action, closes lips; nerve supply, facial. Synonym: musculus orbicularis oris, musculus sphincter oris, orbicular muscle of mouth, sphincter oris. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| tunica mucosa oris | The mucous membrane of the oral cavity, including the gingiva. Synonym: tunica mucosa oris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetor oris | <symptom> Bad breath. Causes include smoking, poor dental hygiene, alcoholism, throat infection, dental infection, sinusitis, lung infection, gum disease, impacted tooth and a foreign body in the nose (children). Regular dental flossing and brushing can reduce this problem. (13 Nov 1997) |
| labial part of orbicularis oris muscle | <anatomy> The major part of the orbicularis oris muscle within the body of the lips. Synonym: pars labialis musculi orbicularis oris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| labia oris | Lips of the mouth. Synonym: labia oris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| labium inferius oris | The muscular fold bounding the opening of the mouth inferiorly. Synonym: labium inferius oris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| labium superius oris | The muscular fold forming the superior border of the mouth. Synonym: labium superius oris. (05 Mar 2000) |