Muscles of the head and neck Flashcards
1
Q
a large superficial back muscle
A
Trapezius muscle
1
Q
primary land mark of the neck
A
Sternocleidomastoid
2
Q
where is the zygomatic arch
A
cheekbone
3
Q
where is the angle of the mandible
A
point in the jaw bone
4
Q
where is the lower border of ramus
A
mid lower jaw
5
Q
where is the lateral angle of the mouth
A
start of lips
6
Q
where is the modiolus
A
just out of the lateral angle of the mouth
7
Q
where is the tragus
A
middle flap of ear
8
Q
muscular system can structally be classified as (2)
A
- striated 2. smooth
9
Q
muscular system can functionally be classified as (2)
A
- voluntary 2. involuntary
10
Q
what is the origin
A
attached to the least movable structure
11
Q
what is the insertion
A
attached to the more movable structure
12
Q
what are the four structures of the skeletal muscles
A
- Responsible for voluntary and reflex movements
- Move body parts or entire body
- Maintain posture
- Generate body heat
13
Q
what does TMJ stand for
A
temporomandibular joint
14
Q
what are the 6 group of muscles
A
- superficial muscles 2. hyoid muscles 3. muscles of facial expression 4. muscles of mastication 5. muscles of the pharynx and soft palate 6. muscles of the tongue
