💀anatomy and physiology i review

Corrugator supercilii

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The corrugator supercilii is a small, narrow muscle located under the forehead's skin, directly above the eye and near the eyebrow. Its primary function is to draw the eyebrow downward and medially, producing wrinkles in the forehead skin, commonly known as frowning.

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