The temporoparietalis muscle is a distinct muscle of the head. It lies above the auricularis superior muscle. It lies just inferior to the epicranial aponeurosis of the occipitofrontalis muscle.[1] The temporoparietalis muscle may be used in reconstructive ear surgery.[2]
Temporoparietalis muscle | |
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Details | |
Origin | auriculares muscles |
Insertion | galea aponeurotica |
Nerve | temporal branches of the facial nerve |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus temporoparietalis |
TA98 | A04.1.03.006 |
TA2 | 2058 |
FMA | 46753 |
Anatomical terms of muscle [edit on Wikidata] |