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Gross Anatomy Set 05
Muscles of the Posterior Cervical Triangle
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08/31/2013

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Platysma: Origin
Definition
Skin
Term
Platysma: Insertion
Definition
Fascia covering Pectoralis major m. and Deltoid m.
Term
Platysma: Innervation
Definition
Facial n. (CN VII)
Term
Platysma: Blood Supply
Definition
Superficial vessels of the neck
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Platysma: Action
Definition
Draws skin of the neck superiorly when teeth are clenched
Term
Sternocleidomastoid: Origin
Definition
Manubrium and the medial portion of clavicle
Term
Sternocleidomastoid: Insertion
Definition
Mastoid Process of skull
Term
Sternocleidomastoid: Innervation
Definition
Accessory n. (CN XI)
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Sternocleidomastoid: Blood Supply
Definition
Occipital a.
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Sternocleidomastoid: Action
Definition
Protection for Carotid a. and Internal Jugular v.
Unilaterally: Rotates and tilt head (up and away)
Bilaterally: Pulls head anteriorly
Term
Posterior Belly of Omohyoid: Origin
Definition
Scapula: Superior Border
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Posterior Belly of Omohyoid: Insertion
Definition
Inferior border of Hyoid Bone
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Posterior Belly of Omohyoid: Innervation
Definition
Anterior rami of C1-C3
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Posterior Belly of Omohyoid: Blood Supply
Definition
Unknown
Term
Posterior Belly of Omohyoid: Action
Definition
Moves and stabilizes Hyoid Bone during swallowing
Term
Scalenes: Origin
Definition
Transverse processes of cervical vertebra
Term
Scalenes: Insertion
Definition
Anterior and Middle: 1st Rib
Posterior: 2nd Rib
Term
Scalenes: Innervation
Definition
Ventral Primary Rami
Term
Scalenes: Blood Supply
Definition
Unknown
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Scalenes: Action
Definition
Bilaterally: Raises first two ribs when breathing heavily
Unilaterally: Flex neck to one side
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