Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:skeletal_muscle
|
| gptkbp:action |
aids in blowing
aids in mastication compresses cheek |
| gptkbp:bloodSupply |
facial artery
buccal artery |
| gptkbp:category |
muscles of facial expression
|
| gptkbp:enemyOf |
risorius muscle
zygomaticus major muscle |
| gptkbp:function |
prevents accumulation of food in vestibule of mouth
assists in sucking assists in whistling |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
buccinator muscle
|
| gptkbp:innervates |
buccal branch of facial nerve
|
| gptkbp:insertion |
fibers of orbicularis oris
modiolus at angle of mouth |
| gptkbp:location |
cheek
|
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
Latin 'buccina' meaning 'trumpet'
|
| gptkbp:nerveSupply |
gptkb:cranial_nerve_VII
|
| gptkbp:origin |
alveolar processes of mandible
alveolar processes of maxilla pterygomandibular raphe |
| gptkbp:partOf |
facial musculature
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
musculus buccinator
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:ductus_parotideus
gptkb:buccal_nerve |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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