auricularis superior

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Noun

auricularis superior (plural auriculares superiores)

  1. (anatomy) A muscle that arises from the galea aponeurotica, inserts into the cranial surface of the pinna, and acts to elevate the external ear.

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References
  • “auricularis” in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary.
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