Noun, Latin: orbicularis oris musculus or.bik.je’lear.is -ˈōr-əs muːs.ku.lus.
Anatomy def: muscle around the mouth that closes and compresses the lips
Outlander def: kissing muscle that puckers those amazing smackers!
Learn about orbicularis oris muscle in Anatomy Lesson #14! It truly is known as the kissing muscle because it is used to pucker the lips.
See Claire’s and Jamie’s orbicularis oris muscles meet-and-greet in the grassy glen, Starz, episode 108 Both Sides Now.
Read about the kissing muscle in Outlander book:
While my mind might object to being taken on a bare rock next to several sleeping soldiers, my body plainly considered itself the spoils of war and was eager to complete the formalities of surrender. He kissed me, long and deep, his tongue sweet and restless in my mouth. “Jamie,” I panted.
A deeply (hee hee) grateful,
Outlander Anatomist