Depressor Septi Nasi Muscle

Depressor Septi Nasi Muscle

The depressor septi (Depressor alœ nasi) arises from the incisive fossa of the maxilla.

Its fibers ascend to be inserted into the nasal septum and back part of the alar part of nasalis muscle.

It lies between the mucous membrane and muscular structure of the lip.

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