Auricularis is one of the superficial facial muscles. There are thought to be three parts, each originating from the plane of the galeal aponeurosis:

• auricularis anterior; sited anteriorly and protracts ear
• auricularis posterior; sited posteriorly and retracts ear
• auricularis superior; sited superiorly and elevates ear

All three parts insert into the cartilage of ear. Auricularis is innervated by the temporal branch of the facial nerve (VII).