At the front part of the auricula where the helix bends upward is a small projection of cartilage called the spina helicis.This article incorporates text from a public domain edition […]
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Helicis major
The helicis major (or large muscle of helix) is an intrinsic muscle of the outer ear.In human anatomy it is the form of a narrow vertical band situated upon the […]
Helicis minor
The Helicis minor (musculus helicis minor or smaller muscle of helix) is a small skeletal muscle. The helicis minor is an intrinsic muscle of the outer ear.
Transverse muscle of auricle
The transverse muscle of auricle (transverse auricular muscle transversus auriculae transversus auricularis or transverse muscle of pinna) is an intrinsic muscle of the outer ear.The muscle is located on the […]
Oblique muscle of auricle
For the abdominal oblique muscle see Abdominal external oblique muscle.The oblique muscle of auricle (oblique auricular muscle or Tod muscle) is an intrinsic muscle of the outer ear.The oblique muscle […]
Tragicus
The Tragicus (muscle of tragus or Valsalva muscle) is an intrinsic muscle of the outer ear.It is a short flattened vertical band on the lateral surface of the tragus.While the […]
Antitragicus
The Antitragicus is an intrinsic muscle of the outer ear.In human anatomy the antitragicus arises from the outer part of the antitragus and is inserted into the cauda helicis (or […]
Aditus to mastoid antrum
The aditus to mastoid antrum (otomastoid foramen or entrance or aperture to the mastoid antrum) is a large irregular aperture that leads backward from the epitympanic recess into a considerable […]
Third trochanter
In human anatomy the third trochanter is a bony projection occasionally present on the proximal femur near the superior border of the gluteal tuberosity. When present it is oblong rounded […]
Ulnar styloid process
The styloid process of the ulna is found at distal end of the forearm and projects from the medial and back part of the bone; it descends a little lower […]