Neck flexors Flashcards
1
Q
Name the neck flexors
A
Sternomastoid, scalenus anterior
2
Q
Sternomastoid origin
A
manubrium sterni ant. surface
upper surface of medial 1/3 of clavicle
3
Q
Sternomastoid insertion
A
temporal bone mastoid process
superior nuchal line of occipital bone
4
Q
Sternomastoid nerve supply
A
accessory nerve _ 11th cranial
5
Q
Sternomastoid action
A
neck flexion, lat flexion & rotation
6
Q
Sternomastoid function
A
sad cat pose
7
Q
scalenus anterior origin
A
C3-C6 ant. tubercles of tranverse P’s
8
Q
scalenus anterior insertion
A
scalene tubercle of 1st rib
9
Q
scalenus anterior nerve supply
A
ventral rami C4, C5, C6
10
Q
scalenus anterior action
A
Neck flexion & lat flexion
11
Q
scalenus anterior function
A
Sad cat pose
