Lecture 20: Mm of the Ant. Neck ACTIONS Flashcards
What is the action of SCM?
Flexion
ipsilateral lateral flex and rotation to opposite side of the CS
capital extension
elevates sternum and clavicle during forced inspiration
What is the action of Mylohyoid?
Elevates hyoid bone and floor of mouth (swallowing)
Depresses mandible
What is the action of Digastric?
Elevates hyoid bone
Depresses mandible
What is the action of Geniohyoid?
Elevates hyoid bone
Depresses mandible
What is the action of Stylohyoid?
Elevates and retracts hyoid bone
no action on mandible
What is the action of Thyrohyoid?
Elevates thyroid cartilage (larynx)
Depresses hyoid bone
What is the action of Omohyoid?
Depresses hyoid bone
What is the action of Sternohyoid?
Depresses hyoid bone
What is the action of Sternothyroid?
Depresses thyroid cartilage (larynx)
What is the action of Anterior Scalene?
Elevates 1st rib during forced inspiration
lateral flexion
flexion
contralateral rotation
What is the action of Middle Scalene?
Elevates 1st rib during forced inspiration
lateral flexion
flexion
contralateral rotation
What is the action of Posterior Scalene?
Elevates 2nd rib during forced inspiration
lateral flexion
flexion
contralateral rotation
What is the action of Longus Capitus?
Flexion
Lateral flexion of the head and CS
What is the action of Longus Colli
Flexion
Lateral flexion of the head and CS