Neck and Head Flashcards
Sternocleidomastoid Origin
- Manubrium 2. Medial 1/3 of clavicle
Sternocleidomastoid Insertion
Mastoid Process
Sternocleidomastoid Innervation
Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
Sternocleidomastoid Action
- Flexes the neck 2. Rotates head to opposite side
Digastric Origin
Posterior belly: Mastoid process. Anterior belly: Inner mandible, just lateral to the midline
Digastric Insertion
Hyoid Bone
Digastric Innervation
Posterior Belly: Facial nerve (CN VII) Anterior Belly: Trigeminal nerve (CNV3)
Digastric Action
- Moves hyoid superiorly and posteriorly in swollowing 2. Opens jaw against resistance
Omohyoid Origin
Inferior belly: Superior margin of scapula. Superior belly: Hyoid
Omohyoid Insertion
Intermediate tendon attaches to posterior clavicle and 1st rib by fascial sling
Omohyoid Innervation
Branches of Ansa cervicalis
Omohyoid Action
Strap muscles as a group depress larynx, hyoid bone and floor of mouth during swallowing
Sternohyoid Origin
Manubrium
Sternohyoid Insertion
Hyoid bone
Sternohyoid Innervation
Branches of Ansa cervicalis
Sternohyoid Action
Strap muscles as a group depress larynx, hyoid bone, and floor of mouth during swallowing
Sternothyroid Origin
Manubrium
Sternothyroid Insertion
Thyroid cartilage
Sternothyroid Innervation
Branches of ansa cervicalis
Sternothyroid Action
Strap muscles as a group depress larynx, hyoid bone, and floor of mouth during swallowing