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Other Muscles of the Anterior Triangle of the Neck
Origins, insertions and action of Other Muscles of the Anterior Triangle of the Neck
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Anatomy
Graduate
10/30/2011

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Platysma: origin
Definition
fascia & skin over upper part of deltoid & pec major mm.
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Platysma: insertion
Definition
lower border of mandible and muscles of lips
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Platysma: action
Definition
ant part depresses mandible,
draws down lower lip,
angles mouth down on each side
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Sternocleidomastoid: origin
Definition
sternum and medial 1/3 of clavicle
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Sternocleidomastoid: insertion
Definition
mastoid process of temporal bone &
sup nuchal line
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Sternocleidomastoid: action
Definition
alone: bends head to same side and rotates face toward opposite side
together: flex neck
together, neck extensors active: raise sternum & assist forced inspiration
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