What is the name of the muscle used to flare one's nostrils?

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Joe-Speedy

The Nasalis muscle has two main parts, the transverse or compressor part (also known as compressor naris), which constricts the nostril, and the alar or dilator part (also known as dilator naris), which flares the nostril.

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Alatea

Pars alaris complementary with Nasalis for expression of passion, flares nostrils and lifts the nose.

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