The Origin of the Frontalis Muscle is The

Question

The origin of the frontalis muscle is the
A) mandible.
B) frontal bone.
C) occipital bone.
D) epicranial aponeurosis.
E) forehead.

Accepted Answer

The frontalis muscle originates from the epicranial aponeurosis, a fibrous tissue that covers the top of the skull. It does not originate from the mandible, frontal bone, occipital bone, or forehead itself.