Anterior Neck Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Digastricus, Origin
A
Mandible, mastoid process of temporal bone
2
Q
Digastricus, Insertion
A
Hyoid bone
3
Q
Digastricus, action
A
Depresses mandible, elevates larynx
4
Q
Sternocleidomastoid, Origin
A
Manubrium of sternum, clavicle
5
Q
Sternocleidomastoid, insertion
A
Mastoid process of temporal bone,
6
Q
Sternocleidomastoid, action
A
Together- flexes the neck
Separately- bend head to one side