Muscles That Move The Head And Neck

Question 1

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 1

Manubrium of sternum

Mastoid process of temporal bone

Rotate the head

Question 2

Scalene

Answer 2

Tubercles of transverse processes of C2-C7

Ribs one and two

Elevate rib cage; move head laterally

Question 3

Trapezius

Answer 3

External occipital protuberance and cervical vertebrae

Lateral portion of clavicle

Extends the head

Question 4

Splenius capitis

Answer 4

Spinous process of cervical vertebrae

Mastoid process and occipital bone

Extends and rotates head

Question 5

Splenius cervicis

Answer 5

Spinous process of T3-T6

Transverse processes of C1-C4

Extends the head and neck