Muscles of the Scalp Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the epicranius or occipitofrontalis?
A
The occipital belly and the frontal belly.
2
Q
What are the actions of occipitofrontalis?
A
The frontal belly raises eyebrows, the occipital belly pulls scalp posteriorly.
3
Q
Which nerve innervates the occipitofrontalis?
A
Cranial VII (Facial Nerve)
