Muscles of the Neck Flashcards
1
Q
Platysma
A
a broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin. It is responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip.
2
Q
Sternocleidomastoid
A
the muscle extending along side of the neck from the ear to the collarbone. It acts to rotate the head from side to side and up and down.