06-Muscles-of-Anterior-Neck power point presentation

Muscles of the anterior side of Neck region of Human body

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Myology
Muscles of the
Anterior Neck

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Muscles of the Neck Overview
•Muscle of neck are divided into two groups:
–Anterior
•Superficial (2)
•Hyoids
–Infrahyoids (4)
–Suprahyoids (4)
•Scalenes (3)
•Deep (4)
–Posterior
•Superficial (4)
•Deep (4)
•Note: Some sources divide neck into anterior, posterior, &
lateral.

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Muscles of Neck Overview
•Functionality
–Since these muscles cross the joints of the cervical
spine, they can move the neck at the cervical spinal
joints
–If a muscle also crosses the atlanto-occipital joint
(C0/C1) then it can move the head upon the neck.

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Muscles of Neck Overview
•General Rules:
–If a muscle crosses the neck posteriorly, it can extend the
neck at the cervical spinal joints.
–If a muscle crosses the neck anteriorly, it can flex the neck
at the cervical spinal joints.
–If a muscle crosses the neck laterally, it can laterally flex
the neck at the cervical spinal joints.
–If a muscle wraps around the neck, it can cause rotation of
the neck at the cervical spinal joints.

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Muscles of the Anterior Neck –
Superficial (2)
•Platysma :
–By function it is primarily a muscle of facial expression i.e.
innervated by CN VII.
–Platysma of one side blends with contralateral side and
other facial muscles in lower face.
•Sternocleidomastoid (SCM):
–Since it attaches to sternum, SCM is considered an
accessory muscle of respiration.

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Platysma
O: Subcutaneous Fascia of
Superior Chest
I: Mandible and subcutaneous
fascia of lower face
A: Draws up the skin of superior
chest and neck, creating ridges
in neck skin.
Assists in drawing the lip
laterally and depresses the
mandible
N: CN VII (Facial nerve)
Palpation: Page 138

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O: Sternal Head: manubrium
Clavicular Head: Medial clavicle
I: Mastoid process
Actions: Bilateral contraction:
flexion of the neck. Unilateral
contraction results in Lateral
flexion of neck/head and
Contralateral rotation of neck/head
N: Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
Palpation: Page 141

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Muscles of the Anterior Neck –
Infrahyoids (4)
•All 4 infrahyoid muscles are located below the hyoid bone i.e.
the pull hyoid bone inferiorly when contracted.
•All hyoid muscle are important in moving and/or fixating the
hyoid bone. These functions are necessary for chewing,
swallowing, & speech.
•Sternohyoid:
–“Sterno” refers to sternum
–“hyoid” refers to hyoid bone
•Sternothyroid:
–“thyroid” refers to thyroid cartilage
•Thyrohyoid
•Omohyoid:
–“Omo” refers to the shoulder

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O: Posterior aspect of the
manubrium and medial
clavicle
I: Inferior Hyoid
A: Depression of hyoid
N: Ansa cervicalis of the
cervical plexus
Sternohyoid
Palpation: page 147

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O: Posterior Sternum and 1
st

costal cartilage
I: Thyroid Cartilage
A: Depression of thyroid
cartilage
N: Ansa cervicalis of the
cervical plexus
Sternothyroid
Palpation: page 150

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O: Thyroid Cartilage
I: Hyoid (inferior aspect)
A: Depression of hyoid and
Elevation of thyroid
cartilage
N: CN XII (Hypoglossal nerve)
Thyrohyoid
Palpation: page 152

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O: Inferior Belly: Superior angle
of the scapula
Superior Belly: Clavicle via
the central bound to the clavicle
I: Inferior belly: Clavicle (via the
central bound to the clavicle)
Superior belly: hyoid
A: Depression of hyoid
N: Ansa cervicalis of the cervical
plexus
Omohyoid
Palpation: page 155

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Muscles of the Anterior Neck –
Suprahyoids (4)
•Digastric:
–“Di” means two; “gastric” means belly
–External carotid lies inferior and deep to anterior belly
•Stylohyoid:
–External carotid lies inferior and deep to stylohyoid
•Mylohyoid:
–“mill” refers to molar teeth
•Geniohyoid:
–“genio” refers to chin

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O: Posterior belly: mastoid notch
of temporal bone
Anterior belly: Inner surface
of the mandible
I: Hyoid (via the central tendon)
A: Elevation of hyoid,
depression of the mandible,
and retraction of the
mandible.
N: anterior belly: CN V
(Trigeminal nerve)
posterior belly CN VII (Facial
nerve)
Digastric
Palpation: page 158

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O: Styloid process of temporal
bone
I: Hyoid
Actions: Elevation of hyoid
N: CN VII (Facial nerve)
Stylohyoid
Palpation: page 161

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O: Entire inner surface of mandible
(this muscle forms the muscular
floor of the mouth)
I: Hyoid
A: Elevation of hyoid and depresses
the mandible
N: CN V (Trigeminal nerve)
Mylohyoid
Palpation: page 164

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O: Inner surface of mandible,
deep to the mylohyoid
I: Hyoid
A: Elevation of hyoid
N: CN XII (Hypoglossal nerve)
Geniohyoid
Palpation: page 167

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Muscles of the Anterior Neck –
Scalenes (3)
•As a group, they attach superiorly from cervical TP's to
inferiorly on the 1
st
and 2
nd
ribs
•As a group, scalenes flex and laterally flex the neck
•Nerve supply , C3- C8
•By reverse muscles action, the scalenes can elevated the 1
st
&
2
nd
rib i.e. they are also considered accessory muscle of
respiration.
•A fourth muscle, the scalenus minimus (Sibson's muscle), is sometimes
present behind the lower portion of the scalenus anterior.
•They originate from the transverse processes of the cervical
vertebrae of C2 to C7 and insert onto the first and second ribs. Thus
they are called the lateral vertebral muscles.

19. •The scalene muscles have an important relationship to other
structures in the neck.
•The
 brachial plexus and subclavian artery pass between the
anterior and middle scalenes.
• The
 subclavian vein and phrenic nerve pass anteriorly to the
anterior scalene as the muscle crosses over the first rib.
• The phrenic nerve is oriented vertically as it passes in front of the
anterior scalene, while the subclavian vein is oriented horizontally
as it passes in front of the anterior scalene muscle.
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20. Clinical relevance
•Since the nerves of the brachial plexus pass through
the space between the anterior and middle scalene
muscles, that area is sometimes targeted with the
administration of regional anesthesia by physicians.
•The nerve block, called an
 interscalene block, may
be performed prior to arm or shoulder surgery.
 They
also act as accessory muscles of respiration when
additional effort is required.
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O: Anterior tubercles of the
TP’s of C3 – C6
I: 1
st
Rib
A: Bilateral contraction: flexion
of the neck. Unilateral
contraction causes lateral
flexion and contralateral
rotation of the neck.
Reversed muscle action
causes Elevation of 1
st
rib
N: Ventral rami of the cervical
spinal nerves
Anterior Scalene
Palpation: page 173

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O: Posterior tubercles of the
TP’s of C2 to C7
I: 1
st
Rib
A: Bilateral contraction:
flexion of the neck.
Unilateral contraction causes
lateral flexion of the neck.
Reversed muscle action
causes Elevation of 1
st
rib
N: Ventral rami of the cervical
spinal nerves 3 and 4
Middle Scalene
Palpation: page 176

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O: Posterior tubercles of the TP’s of
cervical spine
I: 2
nd
Rib
A: Unilateral contraction causes lateral
flexion of the neck.
Reversed muscle action causes
Elevation of 2
nd
rib
N: Ventral rami of the cervical spinal
nerves 3 and 4.
Posterior Scalene
Palpation: page 179

24. Scalenus minimus
•The Scalenus minimus is an anterior muscle of the neck.
•Anatomical Attachments:
 
According to Travell and Simons, this
muscle is absent in a large percentage of the population. It lies posterior
to the subclavian artery, underneath the inferior aspect of the Scalenus
anterior.
•Origin:
 
Extends from the transverse process of the 7th cervical
vertebrae
•Insertion:
 
Attaches to the fascia supporting the dome of the pleura and
inner border of the 1st rib.
•Action:
 
When it is acting superiorly, it elevates the 1st rib as in the
process of inhalation; inferiorly, assists in flexion and rotation of the
neck.
•Nerve Supply:
 
Cervical nerve 7.
•Vascular supply:
 
Muscular branches of the ascending Cervical artery.
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The Scalene Group
•Scalenes, as well as
SCM, are often
injured during MVA
called whiplash.
•Also known as
cervical acceleration
deceleration (CAD)
injury

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Muscles of the Anterior Neck – Deep
Prevertebral Group (4)
•Called prevertebral muscles since they lie directly on
the cervical spine vertebral bodies.
•Important at fixating (stabilizing) and neck/head
while talking, swallowing, coughing, & sneezing

Longus Colli:
–Has 3 parts: superior oblique, inferior oblique, & vertical
–Considered to be a strong neck flexor
•Longus Capitis
•Rectus Capitis Anterior
•Rectus Capitis Lateralis

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O: Bodies of the C3-T3 vertebrae
I: TP’s and Bodies of the C1-C6
vertebrae
A: Bilateral contraction causes weak
flexion of neck. Unilateral
contraction causes lateral flexion and
contralateral rotation of the neck.
N: Ventral rami of the cervical spinal
nerves
Longus Colli
For the purpose of HS 113, this muscle is not
palpable

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O: TP’s of C3 – C5
I: Basilar portion of the occiput
A: Bilateral contraction causes
Flexion of head/neck.
Unilateral contraction causes
Lateral flexion of head/neck
N: Ventral rami of the cervical spinal
nerves
Longus Capitis
For the purpose of HS 113, this muscle is not
palpable

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O: TP of the Atlas (C1)
I: Inferior surface of the basilar
portion of the occiput
A: Flexion of head
N: Ventral rami of the cervical
spinal nerves
Rectus Capitis Anterior
For the purpose of HS 113, this muscle is not
palpable

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O: TP of the Atlas (C1)
I: Inferior surface of the Occiput
A: Lateral flexion of head
N: Ventral rami of the cervical
spinal nerves
Rectus Capitis Lateralis
For the purpose of HS 113, this muscle is not
palpable

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