10 Questions
Which muscle forms the third layer, firmly attached to the skin by dense connective tissue?
Occipitofrontalis muscle
Where does the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle arise from?
Skin of the eyebrows
Which nerve innervates the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
Temporal branches of the facial nerve
What is the insertion point of the occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
Epicranial aponeurosis
What movement is performed by the occipitofrontalis muscles according to the text?
Scalp movement and eyebrow raising
What is the specific term for the aponeurotic tendon formed by the occipitofrontalis muscle?
Galea aponeurotica
Which nerve innervates the occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
Facial nerve
Where does the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle originate from?
Eyebrows
Which structure is firmly attached to the skin by the dense connective tissue in the second layer?
Dermis
What is the primary function of the occipitofrontalis muscles based on the text?
Move the scalp and raise the eyebrows
Explore the structure of the epicranial aponeurosis, including its layers and attachment to the occipitofrontalis muscle. Learn about the frontal and occipital bellies, as well as the functions of the epicranial aponeurosis in the human body.
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