Muscles of the Neck and Shoulders Flashcards
Helping you learn the position and action of the muscles in the neck and shoulders for level 2 beauty therapy facials theory exam
The position of the platysma
Front of neck
The action of the pectoralis major
Draws arm forwards and medially, adducts and rotates inwards
The position of the trapezius
Kite shaped muscle of the upper back
The action of the deltoid
Front draws arm forwards; middle abducts arm; back draws arm backwards
Wrinkles skin of the neck
Platysma
On the chest
Pectoralis Major
Rotates inferior angle of the scapula laterally, raises shoulder, draws scapula backwards
Trapezius
Shoulder
Deltoid
The position of the splenius capitis
Muscle running along neck to trunk
The action of the levator scapulae
Rotates and elevates scapula, helps to bend neck laterally
The position of the rhomboids
Between scapula and spine
The action of the supraspinatus
Abducts arm holds humerus in socket
The position of the infraspinatus
Scapula
Extends head
Splenius Capitis
Cervical vertebrae to upper medial border of scapula
Levator Scapulae
