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Noun: platysma  plu'tiz-mu
  1. Either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve; extends from lower jaw to clavicle and is involved in moving the mouth and jaw

Derived forms: platysmas

Type of: facial muscle

Encyclopedia: Platysma

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