auricularis superior

noun

A muscle that arises from the galea aponeurotica, inserts into the cranial surface of the pinna, and acts to elevate the external ear.

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Meanings

nounauricularis superior (plural auriculares superiores)

plural auriculares superiores · alternative superior auricular muscle

  1. anatomyA muscle that arises from the galea aponeurotica, inserts into the cranial surface of the pinna, and acts to elevate the external ear.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 耳上肌
  • 耳上肌 (ěrshàngjī)Translations
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