Muscles of the Muscular Subdivision of the Anterior Triangle (Infrahyoid Muscles) Flashcards
1
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Omohyoid
A
Origin: medial margin of the suprascapular notch
Insertion: hyoid bone
Innervation: C1-C3 via ansa cervicalis
Action: depresses and fix hyoid
2
Q
Sternohyoid
A
Origin: manubrium of the sternum
Insertion: hyoid bone
Innervation: C1-C3 via ansa cervicalis
Action: depress hyoid
3
Q
Sternothyroid
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Origin: manubrium of the sternum
Insertion: oblique line of the thyroid cartilage
Innervation: C1-C3 via ansa cervicalis
Action: depresses the larynx
4
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Thyrohyoid
A
Origin: oblique line of the thyroid cartilage
Insertion: hyoid bone
Innervation: C1 branch travelling with CN XII
Action: depresses hyoid or raises larynx