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Temporoparietalis Muscle
Muscular System

Temporoparietalis Muscle

Musculus temporoparietalis

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Quick Facts

Origin: Temporal fascia above ear.

Insertion: Epicranial aponeurosis.

Action: Tightens scalp.

Innervation: Temporal branches of facial nerve (CN VII).

Arterial Supply: Posterior auricular artery.

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Origin

The temporoparietalis muscle arises from the temporal fascia superior to the auricle of the ear, between the anterior and superior auricular muscle (Dorland, 2011).

Insertion

The temporoparietalis muscle extends to the epicranial aponeurosis above.

Actions

The temporoparietalis muscle tightens the scalp (Dorland, 2011).

References

Dorland, W. (2011) Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. 32nd edn. Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier Saunders.

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