An epicranius muscle infection—also known as epicranial myositis or pyomyositis of the occipitofrontalis—is a bacterial invasion of the epicranius ...

An epicranius muscle cyst is an uncommon, fluid-filled sac that develops within or adjacent to the epicranius (occipitofrontalis) muscle of the scalp. These ...

The epicranius muscle, also known as the occipitofrontalis muscle, spans the top of the skull and connects the forehead to the back of the head. Disorders of ...

The epicranius muscle (also called the occipitofrontalis) is the wide, thin sheet of muscle and tendon that covers the top of your skull. When this muscle ...

Epicranius muscle spasms are sudden, involuntary contractions or tight knots forming in the epicranius (also called the occipitofrontalis) muscle of the scalp. ...

Epicranius muscle diseases encompass any condition that impairs the structure or function of the epicranius (also called occipitofrontalis) muscle—a broad, ...

Epicranius muscle disorders refer to any condition that impairs the normal structure or function of the epicranius muscle—also known as the occipitofrontalis. ...

Facial muscle contracture refers to the involuntary, persistent tightening or shortening of one or more muscles responsible for facial expression. Unlike ...

Facial muscle dystrophy refers to a group of inherited conditions in which the muscles that control facial expressions progressively weaken and waste away ...

Facial muscle dystonia refers to involuntary, sustained contractions of one or more facial muscles. These contractions can be intermittent or continuous, ...

Facial muscle strain is an injury to one or more of the small muscles in your face, caused by overstretching or overloading them. Unlike a bruise or cut, a ...

Facial muscle sprain—more accurately termed a facial muscle strain—occurs when the tiny muscles that control facial expressions are overstretched or torn. ...

A facial muscle tear—also called a facial muscle strain—occurs when one of the thin, delicate muscles of the face is overstretched or torn. These injuries ...

A facial muscle injury refers to any damage—such as a strain, tear, bruise, or nerve-related harm—affecting the muscles that control facial expression. These ...

Facial muscle atrophy is the gradual wasting or loss of bulk in the muscles of the face. In plain English, “atrophy” means muscles shrinking and becoming ...

Facial muscle cancer refers to malignant tumors that originate in the muscles of the face. Most commonly, these are sarcomas—rare cancers arising from muscle ...

Facial muscle hypertrophy refers to the abnormal enlargement of one or more of the muscles of facial expression or mastication, most commonly the masseter. ...

Facial muscles fibrosis is a condition where the normal, elastic muscle fibers in the face are replaced by stiff, scar-like tissue. This change makes it hard ...

Facial muscle infections can affect the muscles that control expression, movement, and support of the face. These infections range from mild bacterial ...

A facial muscle cyst is a benign (non-cancerous), fluid-filled sac that develops within or immediately adjacent to one of the facial expression muscles. These ...