Infrahyoid muscles Flashcards
1
Q
A
2
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Sternohyoid
3
Q
Sternohyoid origin
A
Mandubrium of sternum and medial end of clavicle
4
Q
Sternohyoid insertion
A
Body of hyoid
5
Q
Sternohyoid innervation
A
C1-C3
Branch called ansa cervicalis
6
Q
Sternohyoid action
A
Depresses hyoid after elevation during swallowing
7
Q
A
Omohyoid
8
Q
Omohyoid origin
A
Superior border of scapula near suprascapular notch
9
Q
Omohyoid insertion
A
Inferior border of hyoid
10
Q
Omohyoid innervation
A
C1-C3
Branch ansa cervicalis
11
Q
Omohyoid action
A
Depresses, retracts and steadies hyoid
12
Q
A
Sternothyroid
13
Q
Sternothyroid origin
A
Posterior surface of manubrium of sternum
14
Q
Sternothyroid insertion
A
Oblique line of thyroid cartilage
15
Q
Sternothyroid innervation
A
C2 and C3
Br ansa cervicalis
17
Q
A
Thyrohyoid
