Temporoparietalis Muscle 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.
Related parts of the anatomy
Temporoparietalis Muscle 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).
Temporoparietalis Muscle Insertion
The temporoparietalis muscle extends to the epicranial aponeurosis above.
Temporoparietalis Muscle Actions
The temporoparietalis muscle tightens the scalp (Dorland, 2011).
Temporoparietalis Muscle References
Dorland, W. (2011) Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. 32nd edn. Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier Saunders.
