Zygomaticoauricular muscle
Musculus zygomaticoauricularis
- Synonym: Zygomaticoauricularis muscle
Definition
The zygomaticoauricularis muscle is a thin, very short but relatively large, that extends from the the zygomatic arch to the concha of auricle becoming narrower and more distinct.
Origin: rostral part of the zygomatic arch, under the incisive part of the mandible in rabbit
Insertion: base of the auricle
Artery: rostral auricular artery
Nerve: auriculopalpebral nerve
Action: it turns the intertragic notch rostrally
Antagonist: Cervicoauricularis muscles
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 2, Arthrologie et myologie, 4th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature. 3rd Edition. Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
