Anatomy of the Neck Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Name the 4 main regions of the neck.

SCM m, trapezius m, lateral cervical region, anterior cervical region (correct)

Lateral cervical region, posterior cervical region, thoracic region, cervical region

SCM m, trapezius m, anterior cervical region, posterior cervical region

Trapezius m, lateral cervical region, anterior cervical region, subclavian region

Which part of the trapezius m is counted as a region of the neck?

Descending part

How many muscles are always in the lateral cervical region of the neck?

List the standard muscles of the lateral cervical region of the neck.

Levator scapulae, splenius capitis, middle scalene, posterior scalene Signup and view all the answers

What muscle sometimes sneaks into the lateral cervical region of the neck?

Anterior scalene Signup and view all the answers

All anterior cervical region muscles attach to the _________.

hyoid Signup and view all the answers

How many muscles are in the anterior cervical region of the neck?

9 Signup and view all the answers

How many muscles in the anterior cervical region of the neck are suprahyoid mm?

4 Signup and view all the answers

How many muscles in the anterior cervical region of the neck are infrahyoid mm?

5 Signup and view all the answers

List the suprahyoid mm in the anterior cervical region of the neck.

Mylohyoid, geniohyoid, stylohyoid, digastric Signup and view all the answers

List the infrahyoid mm in the anterior cervical region of the neck.

Sternohyoid, omohyoid, sternothyroid, thyrohyoid, cricothyroid Signup and view all the answers

What muscle stretches and relaxes vocal cords?

Cricothyroid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Regions of the Neck

Four main regions: lateral cervical, anterior cervical, SCM (sternocleidomastoid) muscle, trapezius muscle.
Diagrams can provide a comprehensive view of the neck's anatomical regions.

Muscles in the Neck

The descending part of the trapezius muscle is significant as a region of the neck.
Four standard muscles are always found in the lateral cervical region: levator scapulae, splenius capitis, middle scalene, posterior scalene.
The anterior scalene muscle may occasionally be classified within the lateral cervical region.

Anterior Cervical Region

All muscles in the anterior cervical region connect to the hyoid bone.
There are nine identified muscles present in the anterior cervical region.
Four suprahyoid muscles exist in this region: mylohyoid, geniohyoid, stylohyoid, digastric.
Five infrahyoid muscles are part of the anterior cervical region: sternohyoid, omohyoid, sternothyroid, thyrohyoid, cricothyroid.

Specific Muscle Functions

The cricothyroid muscle plays a crucial role in stretching and relaxing the vocal cords, thereby impacting voice modulation.

Description

Explore the fundamental regions of the neck in this interactive flashcard quiz. Learn about key muscles, including the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius, as well as the anatomical divisions. Ideal for students studying human anatomy or preparing for exams.