(art, historical) An ornamental style of the first half of the 17th century, characterized by stylized and softly flowing abstract shapes in relief.

plural of auricularis

plural of auricularis posterior

plural of auricularis superior

plural of auricularis anterior

(anatomy) Either of the two arteries supplying the auricle of the ear.

(anatomy) A small branch of the external carotid artery that supplies or gives off branches supplying the back of the ear and the adjacent region of the scalp, the middle ear, tympanic membrane, and mastoid cells.

(anatomy) A muscle that arises from the galea aponeurotica, inserts into the helix, and acts to protract the external ear.

(anatomy) A muscle that arises from the mastoid process of the temporal bone, inserts into the cranial surface of the concha of the external ear, and acts to retract the external ear.

(anatomy) A muscle that arises from the galea aponeurotica, inserts into the cranial surface of the pinna, and acts to elevate the external ear.