Occipitofrontalis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɒkˌsɪp.ɪt.əʊˌfɹʌnˈteɪ.lɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Occipitofrontalis is a noun meaning (anatomy) A large flat muscle on each side of the vertex of the skull, consisting of an occipital portion (arising from the occipital and temporal bones) and a frontal portion that are separated by the epicranial aponeurosis, and serving to draw the scalp backwards, raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.
Meaning
(anatomy) A large flat muscle on each side of the vertex of the skull, consisting of an occipital portion (arising from the occipital and temporal bones) and a frontal portion that are separated by the epicranial aponeurosis, and serving to draw the scalp backwards, raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.
Word Forms
- occipitofrontales
Synonyms for occipitofrontalis
Depending on context, synonyms include epicranius.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include occipitofrontal, occipitalis, epicranius, supraoccipital, suboccipital, occiput.
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