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Occipitofrontalis

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The occipitofrontalis is a muscle of the scalp that consists of two parts, the frontal belly and the occipital belly, connected by the epicranial aponeurosis. It plays a key role in facial expression, particularly in raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.