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What is the insertion of anterior scalene?

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1st rib

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What is the origin of anterior scalene?

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Anterior tubercles of transverse processes of C3-C6

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What innervates anterior scalene?

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Cervical spinal nerves C4-C6

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What is the action of anterior scalene?

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laterally flex neck & elevates 1st rib during forced inspiration

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What is the origin of levator scapulae?

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Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C4

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What is the insertion of levator scapulae?

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Superior part of medial border of scapula

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What innervates levator scapulae?

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Dorsal scapular nerve C5 and cervical spinal nerves C3 & C4

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What are the actions of levator scapulae?

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Elevates scapula and tilts glenoid cavity inferiorly

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What is the origin of middle scalene?

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Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C4-C7

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What is the insertion of middle scalene?

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Superior surface of 1st rib; posterior to groove for subclavian artery

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What innervates middle scalene?

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Anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves

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What are the actions of middle scalene?

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Laterally flex neck & elevates 1st rib during forced inspiration

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What is the origin of posterior scalene?

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Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C4-C6

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What is the insertion of posterior scalene?

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External border of 2nd rib

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What innervates posterior scalene?

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Anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves C7 & C8

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What is the action of posterior scalene?

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Laterally flex neck & elevates 2nd rib during forced inspiration

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What is the origin of sternocleidomastoid?

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Sternum: anterior surface of manubrium of sternum
Clavicle: superior surface of medial third of clavicle

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What is the insertion of sternocleidomastoid?

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Lateral surface of mastoid process of temporal bone & lateral half of superior nuchal line

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What innervates sternocleidomastoid?

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Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI) and C2 & C3 nerves

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What are the actions of sternocleidomastoid?

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Unilateral contraction: tilts head to same side & contralaterally rotates
Bilateral: 1) extends neck at atlanto-occipital joint; 2) flexes cervical vertebrae so that chin approaches manubrium 3) protrusion

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What is the origin of omohyoid?

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Superior border of scapula near suprascapular notch

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What is the insertion of omohyoid?

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Inferior border of hyoid

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What innervates omohyoid?

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C1-C3 by a branch of ansa cervicalis

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What are the actions of omohyoid?

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Depresses, retracts & steadies hyoid

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