Chapter 8 Neck Flashcards
The SCM visibly divides each side of the neck into?
anterior and laterally cervical regions
The neck is divide into what regions?
SCM, Posterior cervical,lateral cervical ,anterior cervical regions
The SCM has how many heads?
It has two heads
Sternal head and clavicular head
The SCM heads are divided by?
Lesser supraclavicular fossa
The floor of the posterior cervical region is formed by?
Splenius capitis, levatore scapulae, posterior and middle scalene
The anterior portion of the posterior cervical triangle?
Posterior side of SCM
Posterior border of posterior cervical triangle?
Anterior border of Trapezius
Inferior portion of Posterior cervical triangle?
Clavicle ( between SCM And Traps)
Superior portion of posterior cervical triangle?
The junction of traps and SCM
The roof of the posterior cervical triangle?
Platymsa and investing layer of deep fascia
Superior attachment of SCM?
Lateral mastoid process of temporal bone
Lateral half superior nuchal line
Inferior attachment of SCM?
Clavicular- superior medial surface of third clavicle
Sternum- anterior surface of manubrium of sternum
Innervation of SCM?
Accessory nerve CN XI
Sensory C2 C3
Actions of SCM?
Unilateral contraction: tilts head and rotates it
Bilaterally:
extends neck at Atlanto-occipital
Flexes cervical vertebrae so that chin approaches manubrium
Extends superior cervical vertebrae while flexing inferior
Origin of scalene anterior?
Anterior tubercles of of transverse processes of C3-C6
Insertion of anterior Scalene?
1st rib