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Auricularis superior
Other Terms:
Musculus auricularis superior,
Muscle auriculaire supérieur
Muscle parts
None
Latin name
Musculus auricularis superior
Latin muscle parts
None
Group
Branchial arch muscle – second arch (Facial muscle)
Etymology
In English, this muscle’s name is the muscle above the ear. The term auricularis is from the Latin auris meaning “ear” combined with the diminutive ending cula meaning “little.” The Latin term superior is derived from the Latin super meaning “above.”
Origin
Lateral edge of the epicranial aponeurosis superior to the pinna
Insertion
Cranial surface of ear cartilage near its attachment to the temporal bone
Action
Elevates the auricle.
Nerve supply
Facial nerve (Cranial nerve VII)
Blood supply
Parietal branch of the superficial temporal artery
Latin
Musculus auricularis superior
French
Muscle auriculaire supérieur
