Upper eyelid lift
Synonyms Latin: Musculus levator palpebrae superiores Definition The upper eyelid lifter is a striated muscle which is counted among the mimic muscles and the outer eye muscles. The muscle originates inside the orbita, splits the lacrimal gland (Glandula lacrimalis) in two parts and finally moves to the upper eyelid, which is opened when contracted. A … Upper eyelid lift