Auricularis Superior Anatomy, Function & Diagram | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBJan 21, 2018 · The auricularis superior is one of three extrinsic muscles of the ear. It is a thin, fan-shaped muscle that arises from the temporal fascia (connective tissue along the side of the head) and ...
Superior auricular muscle - Wikipedia
WEBThe superior auricular muscle is a muscle above the auricle of the outer ear. It originates from the epicranial aponeurosis, and inserts into the upper part of the medial surface of the auricle. It draws the auricle upwards.
Outer ear: Anatomy, blood supply, innervation | Kenhub
WEBNov 24, 2022 · The helix is the outermost concaved section of the ear and it has a small protuberance at the 2 o’clock position called the auricular tubercle. The helix continues inferiorly and ends in the 4 o’clock position at the tail of the helix.
Auricularis Superior Muscle | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier
WEBDiscover the auricularis superior muscle's origin, action, innervation and arterial supply for a deeper understanding of human anatomy.
Auricularis Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical
WEBThe meaning of AURICULARIS is any of three muscles attaching the cartilage of the external ear to the skull.
Outer ear - Wikipedia
WEBThe outer ear, external ear, or auris externa is the external part of the ear, which consists of the auricle (also pinna) and the ear canal. [1] It gathers sound energy and focuses it on the eardrum (tympanic membrane).
Auricular Muscles - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBThe muscles of the auricle consist of two sets. The extrinsic, which connect it with the skull and scalp and move the auricle as a whole; and the intrinsic, which extend from one part of the auricle to another. The extrinsic muscles are the anterior, superior, and posterior auricular (Fig. 8.13).
Anatomy, Head and Neck, Ear - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJul 24, 2023 · Extrinsic ear muscles include the superior auricular (auricularis superior), anterior auricular (auricularis anterior), and posterior auricular (auricularis posterior) muscles, located as their name indicates about the pinna. They pull the ear upward, forward, and backward, respectively.
Auricularis Anterior Anatomy, Function & Diagram | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBJan 21, 2018 · The auricularis anterior muscle is located between the ear and the eye. It is in an area with few other points of insertion or origination, which is unusual for regions on the face.
Auricularis Posterior Anatomy, Function & Diagram | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBJan 19, 2018 · The auricularis posterior is a facial muscle that holds the outer part of the ear in place. It originates at the mastoid process, a section of the skull just behind the ear, and receives its...
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