MUSCLES OF THE HEAD. 



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LEVATOR PALPEBR^E SUPERIORIS. 



Origin Inferior surface of lesser wing of sphenoid, 



in front of the optic foramen. 

 Insertion Passes forward and becomes broad and 



aponeurotic, and is inserted into the upper border 



of the tarsal cartilage. 

 Nerve Motor oculi, or third. 



TENSOR TARSI. 



Origin Ridge of lachrymal bone ; it is a very thin, 



short muscle. 



Insertion Tarsal cartilages. 

 Nerve Facial. 



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