anterior auricular muscle

A form of auricularis anterior — A muscle that arises from the galea aponeurotica, inserts into the helix, and acts to protract the external ear.

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Meanings

nounanterior auricular muscle (plural anterior auricular muscles)

plural anterior auricular muscles

  1. alternativeanatomyAlternative form of auricularis anterior.
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