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platysma
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platysma [plə′tiz·mə]
(anatomy)
A subcutaneous muscle of the neck, extending from the face to the clavicle; muscle of facial expression.
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A 23-mm mass was noted in the left submandibular region, pushing the submandibular salivary gland and platysma muscle (figure 1).
Angiomyomatous hamartoma in a submandibular lymph node: a case report by Barzilai, Geva; Schindler, Yaakov; Cohen-Kerem, Raanan / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
This also softens the look of vertical banding caused by the platysma muscle that is often so pronounced in aging necks, and also helps minimize those visible folds and creases.
Topical nutrients to revitalize the aging neck by Goldfaden, Gary / Life Extension
8-12) On the contrary, the diagnostic evaluation of hemodynamically stable patients who present with wounds that penetrate the platysma muscle is still controversial.
Multislice CT for vascular injuries by Munera, Felipe / Applied Radiology
 
 
 
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