"The term "tragus" is derived from the Greek word "tragos," which means "goat." This term was likely chosen due to the tuft of hair often present on the tragus, resembling a goat's beard 2."
"The term "tragus" is derived from the Greek word "tragos," which means "goat." This term was likely chosen due to the tuft of hair often present on the tragus, resembling a goat's beard 2."
"Arterial Supply"
"Venous Drainage"
"Variant Anatomy"
Expected headings
"Relations"
"Arterial Supply"
"Venous Drainage"
"Action"
"Variant Anatomy"
"The tragus is innervated primarily by the auriculotemporal nerve, a branch of the mandibular nerve (V3). There is also some sensory supply by the great auricular nerve, which is derived from the cervical spinal nerves C2 and C3 1."