Temporoparietalis

Joe Muscolino

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The temporoparietalis muscle of the scalp.

The Temporoparietalis is a muscle of scalp. The muscles of the scalp are:

 

ATTACHMENTS:

  • Fascia superior to the ear to the Galea aponeurotica.

 

ACTIONS:

  • Elevates the ear.
  • Pulls the scalp taut.

 

NOTES:

  1. The temporoparietalis and occipitofrontalis together are known as the epicranius.
  2. The auricularis superior also elevates the ear.