Posterior auricular muscle

System Sensory (Ear)
SNOMED CT 244761000

Posterior auricular muscle

Definition

The posterior auricular muscle consists of two or three fleshy fasciculi, which arise from the mastoid portion of the temporal bone by short aponeurotic fibers. They are inserted into the lower part of the cranial surface of the concha.

Also known as auricularis posterior — per UBERON

The Posterior auricular muscle is a part of the Sensory (Ear).

Also identified as