Transverse muscle of auricle

System Sensory (Ear)
SNOMED CT 244767001

Transverse muscle of auricle

Definition

The transverse muscle of auricle is placed on the cranial surface of the pinna. It consists of scattered fibers, partly tendinous and partly muscular, extending from the eminentia conchae to the prominence corresponding with the scapha.

Also known as transverse muscle of pinna, transversus auriculae, transversus auricularis — per UBERON

The Transverse muscle of auricle is a part of the Sensory (Ear).

Also identified as