neck muscles Flashcards by luke shelton | Brainscape

Q

what one muscle (unilateral action) turns head to opposite side
Both muscles together (bilateral action) pull head downward i.e. flexes neck

A

Sternocleidomastoids

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what one muscle turns head to same side
Both muscles extend neck

A

Longissimus capitis

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