"auricularis posterior" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: auriculares posteriores [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|auriculares posteriores}} auricularis posterior (plural auriculares posteriores)
  1. (anatomy) A muscle that arises from the mastoid process of the temporal bone, inserts into the cranial surface of the concha of the external ear, and acts to retract the external ear. Categories (topical): Muscles Synonyms: posterior auricular muscle Translations (Translations): 耳後肌 /耳后肌 (ěrhòujī) (Chinese Mandarin)

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