Neck Flashcards
Sternocleidomastoid attachments
Manubrium and medial third of the clavicle
Mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line
Sternocleidomastoid innervation
Spinal root of CN XI
C2-C3
Sternocleidomastoid action
Laterally flexes and rotates head to opposite side
Sternocleidomastoid blood supply
Superior thyroid artery and occipital artery
Posterior scalene attachments
2nd rib
C4-C6 transverse processes
Posterior scalene innervation
C6-C8
Posterior scalene action
Flexes neck laterally
elevates 2nd rib
Posterior scalene blood supply
Ascending cervical artery
Middle scalene attachments
1st rib
C2-C7 transverse processes
Middle scalene action
Flexes neck laterally
Elevates 1st rib
Middle scalene blood supply
Ascending cervical artery
Middle scalene innervation
C3-C8
Anterior scalene attachments
1st rib
C3-C6 transverse processes
Anterior scalene innervation
C5-C7
Anterior scalene action
Flexes neck laterally
Elevates first rib