Name

Occipitofrontalis

Pronunciation

(ok-sip-it-o-fron-ta-lis)

Origin/Proximal Attachment

Insertion/Distal Attachment

Into the galea aponeuritica

Action/Relevance

Draws scalp back; raises eyebrow and wrinkles forehead in expression of surprise

Innervation

Notes

the frontalis and occipitalis muscles are two bellies of the epicranius muscle; also known as: occipitofrontalis