Neck Part 3 Flashcards
Posterior neck muscles (4)
Trapezius
Semispinalis capitus
Splenius capitus
Splenius cervicis
Posterior neck muscles are responsible for
Rotating, extending and flexing the neck
Trapezius muscles is most ______ of the posterior neck muscle
Superficial
Trapezius muscles extends from _______ to ______ and laterally to _________
Occipital bone
Lower thoracic spine
Scapular spine
Trapezius muscles moves
The scapula and supports the ar m
Semispinalis capitis is the _______
Deepest
Splenius capitis and splenius cervicis are ______
Middle
Vasculature of the neck includes
Bilateral common carotid arteries and bilateral internal jugular veins
Bilateral common carotid arteries arise from the ______ and _____
Brachiocephalic artery and aortic arch
Bilateral common carotid arteries supply the
Brain face and scalp
Bilateral internal jugular veins drain into
The right and left brachiocephalic veins
Common carotid arteries are _____ to the thyroid gland
Lateral
Commone carotid arteries are _____ to internal jugular vein
Medial
Common carotid arteries are _____ to strap muscles
Posterior
Internal jugular veins are ____ to the common carotid arteries
Lateral