Ch.2 Anatomy & Physiology (Muscles Of The Ear And Neck) Flashcards
1
Q
How many muscles of the ear? What are they ? What do they do
A
3
Auricularis anterior- moves ear forward
Auricularis superior- moves ear up
Auricularis posterior-moves ear back
2
Q
What are the muscles of the neck?
A
Platysma and Sternocleidomastoid
3
Q
What is the platysma muscle?
A
Broad Muscle from chest & shoulder to chin (helps lowering lower jaw and lip.
4
Q
What is the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
A
Aka SCM extends alongside neck from ear to collarbone. Rotates head side to side up and down
