| Temporoparietalis muscle | |
|---|---|
 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. The temporoparietalis muscle may be used in reconstructive ear surgery.