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Corrugator
Meaning: A small muscle near the inner eyebrow that draws the brows together, causing vertical frown lines.
In practice: Corrugator supercilii is a common target for cosmetic toxin injections.
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Which word means: The lowest band of the throat muscles, acting as the upper sphincter of the oesophagus.
Answer: Cricopharyngeus
Which word means: A small muscle beneath the collarbone that steadies it during shoulder movements.
Answer: Subclavius
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