Muscle Functions #2

Question 1

Digastric

Answer 1

1. Elevates hyloid

2. Assist in opening jaw

Question 2

Mylohyloid

Answer 2

Elevates hyloid and floor of mouth

Question 3

Sternohyloid

Answer 3

Depresses hyloid and larynx

Question 4

Omohyloid

Answer 4

Depresses hyloid

Question 5

Sternothyroid

Answer 5

Depresses thyroid cartilege

Question 6

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 6

1. Pulls head back as in saying yes

2. Pulls head side to side as in saying no

Question 7

Levator scapulae

Answer 7

Elevates scapula

Question 8

Pectoralis minor

Answer 8

1. Depresses scapula

2. Elevates ribs

Question 9

Trapezius

Answer 9

Adducts, elevates, and depresses scapula

Question 10

Serratus anterior

Answer 10

1. Rotates scapula laterally and depresses scapula

2. Elevates ribs when scapula is fixed

Question 11

Stylohyloid

Answer 11

Elevates hyloid