Anatomy of the Neck: Muscles, Glands, and Arteries
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Sternocleidomastoid
Origin:
- Sternal head: Manubrium of sternum
- Clavicular head: Medial 1/3 of clavicle
Insertion: Outer surface of mastoid process, lateral 1/3 of superior nuchal line
Nerve Supply:
- Motor: Accessory nerve
- Sensory: C2, C3
Action:
- Both muscles contract: Flexes neck forward
- One muscle contracts: Bends neck to the opposite side and rotates to the same side
Relations:
- Superficial: Skin
- Deep: Carotid sheath
Digastric Muscle
Origin:
- Anterior belly: Lower border of mandible
- Posterior belly: Digastric notch of mastoid process
Intermediate tendon: Connected to hyoid bone
Nerve Supply:
- Anterior belly: Mylohyoid nerve
- Posterior belly: Facial nerve
Function:
- Anterior belly: Depresses mandible, elevates hyoid bone
- Posterior belly: Elevates hyoid bone, retracts mandible
Relations:
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