Term Name:	posterior auricular muscle
Synonyms:	post auricular muscle, post-auricular muscle
Definition:	The posterior auricular muscle consists of two or three fleshy fasciculi, which arise from the mastoid portion of the temporal bone by short aponeurotic fibers. They are inserted into the lower part of the cranial surface of the concha.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0018110]