Muscles of the Neck Flashcards
Trapezius origin?
Occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of C7-T12
Trapezius insertion?
Clavicle, acromion of scapula, spine of scapula
Trapezius innervation?
Accessory n. (CN XI)
Sternocleidomastoid origin?
Manubrium, sternal end of clavicle
Sternocleidomastoid insertion?
Mastoid process
Sternocleidomastoid action?
Unilateral action: Lateral flexion, rotation of head to opposite side
Bilateral action: Flexion of head/neck
Trapezius action?
Elevate and retract scapula
Sternocleidomastoid innervation?
Accessory n. (CN XI)
Platysma origin?
Fascia of deltoid and pectoralis major, acromion of scapula
Platysma action?
Pulls lower lip inferiorly, tenses skin of neck
Platysma insertion?
Skin of cheek and mandible
Platysma innervation?
Facial n. (CN VII)