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| Temporoparietalis muscle | |
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Temporoparietalis muscle not labeled, but region is visible.
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| Details | |
| Origin | Auriculares muscles |
| Insertion | Galea aponeurotica |
| Nerve | Temporal branches of the facial nerve |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus temporoparietalis |
| TA98 | A04.1.03.006 |
| TA2 | 2058 |
| FMA | 46753 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
The temporoparietalis muscle is a distinct muscle of the head. It lies above the auricularis superior muscle. It lies just inferior to the epicranial aponeurosis of the occipitofrontalis muscle.[1] The temporoparietalis muscle may be used in reconstructive ear surgery.[2]
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| Masticatory |
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| Facial |
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| Soft palate |
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