superior auricular muscle

A form of auricularis superior — 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

nounsuperior auricular muscle (plural superior auricular muscles)

plural superior auricular muscles

  1. alternativeanatomyAlternative form of auricularis superior.
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