The transversus menti, or transverse muscle of the chin, is a
facial muscle
The facial muscles are a group of striated skeletal muscles supplied by the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) that, among other things, control facial expression. These muscles are also called mimetic muscles. They are only found in mammals, alth ...
that is often considered to be the superficial fibers of the
depressor anguli oris
The depressor anguli oris muscle (triangularis muscle) is a facial muscle. It originates from the mandible and inserts into the angle of the mouth. It is associated with frowning, as it depresses the corner of the mouth.
Structure
The depres ...
muscle which cross to the other side of the face.
Muscles of the head and neck
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