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Mentalis

Meaning: A small chin muscle that raises and wrinkles the skin of the chin and pushes out the lower lip.

In practice: Overactivity of mentalis gives a dimpled, orange-peel appearance to the chin.

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Which word means: A muscle that elevates or lifts a structure, such as the levator scapulae or levator ani.

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