Neck Flashcards
(39 cards)
SCM origin
Manubrium and medial third of clavicle
SCM action
Neck flexion,
Ipsilateral rotation,
Ipsilateral flexion of neck
Sternohyoid origin
Manubrium
Sternohyoid insertion
Hyoid bone
Sternohyoid action
Depresses hyoid
Omohyoid origin
Superior border of the scapula
Omohyoid insertion
Hyoid bone
Omohyoid action
Depresses hyoid
Sternothyroid origin
Posterior side of manubrium
Sternothyroid insertion
Thyroid cartilage
Sternothyroid action
Depresses hyoid and larynx
Thyrohyoid origin
Thyroid cartilage
Thyrohyoid insertion
Hyoid bone
Thyrohyoid action
Depresses hyoid and elevates larynx
Anterior digastric origin
Mandible
Anterior digastric insertion
Hyoid bone via intermediate tendon
Anterior digastric action
Elevates hyoid, depresses mandible if hyoid is fixed
Posterior digastric origin
Mastoid process
Posterior digastric insertion
Hyoid bone via intermediate tendon
Posterior digastric action
Elevates and steadies hyoid
Stylohyoid origin
Styloid process
Stylohyoid insertion
Hyoid bone
Stylohyoid action
Elevates hyoid
Mylohyoid origin
Mandible