Anterior neck muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Action of suprahyoid bones?
A
Elevate hyoid + larynx OR depress mandible (diagstric and stylohyoid)
2
Q
Action of infrahyoid bones?
A
Depress hyoid + move larynx
3
Q
Origin and insertion of sternocleidomastoid?
A
O - Manubrium and medial clavicle
I - Mastoid process and superior nuchal line
4
Q
Actions of sternocleidomastoid
A
Bi - Upper Csp E & lower Csp F
Uni - ipsilateral LF and contralateral rotation
5
Q
Innervation of sternocleidomastoid?
A
Accessory nerve
