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Muscles: Omohyoid.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Omohyoid.

Structure.

  • Origin: superior border of scapula and superior transverse ligament.
  • Insertion: body of hyoid.

Function.

  • Concentric action: depress hyoid.
  • Reverse mover action: elevate scapula.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows hyoid elevation, scapular depression.
  • Isometric action: stabilize hyoid, scapula, and clavicle.
  • Innervation: branches of spinal nerves C1-C3.
  • Arterial supply: superior thyroid artery and transverse cervical artery.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Thyrohyoid.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Thyrohyoid.

Structure.

  • Origin: thyroid cartilage of larynx.
  • Insertion: greater horn of hyoid.

Function.

  • Concentric action: elevates thyroid cartilage of larynx; depress hyoid.
  • Reverse mover action: elevate thyroid cartilage.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows elevation of hyoid, depression of thyroid cartilage.
  • Isometric action: stabilize hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage.
  • Innervation: branches of spinal nerves C1-C3; descending hypoglossal XII nerve.
  • Arterial supply: superior thyroid artery.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Sternohyoid.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Sternohyoid.

Structure.

  • Origin: medial end of clavicle, manubrium.
  • Insertion: body of hyoid.

Function.

  • Concentric action: depress hyoid.
  • Reverse mover action: elevate sternum.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows elevation of hyoid, depression of sternum.
  • Isometric action: stabilize hyoid.
  • Innervation: branches of spinal nerves C1-C3.
  • Arterial supply: superior thyroid artery.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Stylohyoid.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Stylohyoid.

Structure.

  • Origin: styloid process of temporal bone.
  • Insertion: body of hyoid.

Function.

  • Concentric action: elevates and posteriorly draws hyoid.
  • Reverse mover action: extends head.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows depression of hyoid.
  • Isometric action: stabilizes hyoid.
  • Innervation: facial VII nerve.
  • Arterial supply: occipital, posterior auricular, and facial arteries.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Geniohyoid.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Geniohyoid.

Structure.

  • Origin: inner mandibular surface.
  • Insertion: body of hyoid.

Function.

  • Concentric action: elevates and hyoid; protracts hyoid and tongue; depress mandible.
  • Reverse mover action: elevate hyoid.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows elevation of mandible, depression of hyoid.
  • Isometric action: stabilize hyoid.
  • Innervation: first cervical spinal nerve.
  • Arterial supply: lingual artery.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Mylohyoid.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Mylohyoid.

Structure.

  • Origin: inner mandibular surface.
  • Insertion: body of hyoid.

Function.

  • Concentric action: elevates and hyoid and floor of mouth; depresses mandible; head/neck flexion.
  • Reverse mover action: elevate hyoid.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows elevation of mandible, head/neck extension, depression of hyoid.
  • Isometric action: stabilizes mandible and hyoid.
  • Innervation: mandibular division of trigeminal V nerve.
  • Arterial supply: inferior alveolar artery.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Digastric.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Digastric.

Structure.

  • Origin: Anterior belly: digatric fossa on deep surface of symphysis menti. Posterior belly: mastoid process of temporal bone.
  • Insertion: hyoid bone via intermediate tendon.

Function.

  • Concentric action: depress, retract mandible; flexes head/neck; head extension.
  • Reverse mover action: elevate hyoid.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows elevation and protraction of mandible; extension of head/neck; flexion of head; depression of hyoid.
  • Isometric action: stabilization of hyoid.
  • Innervation: trigeminal nerve V, facial nerve VII.
  • Arterial supply: occipital, posterior auricular, and facial arteries.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Medial Pterygoid.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Medial Pterygoid.

Structure.

  • Origin: medial surface of lateral portion of pterygoid process of sphenoid; maxilla.
  • Insertion: angle and ramus of mandible.

Function.

  • Concentric action: elevates, contralaterally deviates, and protracts mandible.
  • Reverse mover action: move cranium inferiorly, posteriorly and laterally (ipsilateral deviation) toward mandible.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows depression, retraction, and ipsilateral deviation of mandible.
  • Isometric action: stabilizes mandible.
  • Innervation: trigeminal V nerve.
  • Arterial supply: maxillary artery.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Lateral Pterygoid.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Lateral Pterygoid.

Structure.

  • Origin: greater sphenoid wing and lateral surfaces of sphenoid.
  • Insertion: mandibular condyle; temporomandibular joint.

Function.

  • Concentric action: protracts and depress mandible (opening mouth); moves mandible from side to side; contralateral deviation of the mandible.
  • Reverse mover action: moves cranium posterior and lateral (ipsilaterally) toward mandible.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows retraction and ipsilateral deviation of mandible.
  • Isometric action: stabilizes mandible.
  • Innervation: trigeminal V nerve.
  • Arterial supply: maxillary artery.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.

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Muscles: Masseter.

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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Masseter.

Structure.

  • Origin: maxilla and zygomatic arch.
  • Insertion: angle and ramus of mandible.

Function.

  • Concentric action: elevates, protracts, and retracts mandible, closes mouth.
  • Reverse mover action: moves cranium inferiorly, posteriorly, and anteriorly toward mandible.
  • Eccentric action: controls/restrains/slows depression, retraction and protraction of mandible.
  • Isometric action: stabilize mandible.
  • Innervation: trigeminal V nerve.
  • Arterial supply: maxillary and transverse facial arteries.

Clinical Significance.

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References

Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.

Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/v/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html

Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.

Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.