Occipitofrontalis Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
Occipitofrontalis muscle
A
2 bellies connected by Epicranial aponeurosis
2
Q
2 bellies occipitofrontalis muscle
A
- Frontal belly
- Occipital belly
3
Q
Frontal belly origin
A
Epicranial aponeurosis
4
Q
Frontal belly insertion
A
Skin of eyebrow and root of nose
5
Q
Frontal belly nerve supply
A
Temporal branch of facial nerve
6
Q
Frontal belly action
A
Raises eyebrow
7
Q
Occipital belly origin
A
Lateral 2/3 of highest nuchal line
8
Q
Occipital belly insertion
A
Epicranial aponeurosis
9
Q
Occipital belly nerve supply
A
Posterior auricular branch of facial nerve
10
Q
Occipital belly action
A
Pulls posterior part of scalp
