Infrahyoid muscles Flashcards
Sternohyoid
Sternohyoid origin
Mandubrium of sternum and medial end of clavicle
Sternohyoid insertion
Body of hyoid
Sternohyoid innervation
C1-C3
Branch called ansa cervicalis
Sternohyoid action
Depresses hyoid after elevation during swallowing
Omohyoid
Omohyoid origin
Superior border of scapula near suprascapular notch
Omohyoid insertion
Inferior border of hyoid
Omohyoid innervation
C1-C3
Branch ansa cervicalis
Omohyoid action
Depresses, retracts and steadies hyoid
Sternothyroid
Sternothyroid origin
Posterior surface of manubrium of sternum
Sternothyroid insertion
Oblique line of thyroid cartilage
Sternothyroid innervation
C2 and C3
Br ansa cervicalis
Sternothyroid action
Depresses hyoid and larynx
Thyrohyoid
Thyrohyoid origin
Oblique line of thyroid cartilage
Thyrohyoid insertion
Inferior border of body and greater horn of hyoid
Thyrohyoid innervation
C1
Via hypoglossal nerve
Thyrohyoid action
Depresses hyoid and elevates larynx