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What is the superior attachment of the deep investing fascia?
What is the superior attachment of the deep investing fascia?
Which structure does the deep investing fascia split to pass around?
Which structure does the deep investing fascia split to pass around?
Where does the deep investing fascia blend with the musculature of the back?
Where does the deep investing fascia blend with the musculature of the back?
What is the inferior attachment of the deep investing fascia?
What is the inferior attachment of the deep investing fascia?
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Which component forms the alar fascia?
Which component forms the alar fascia?
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What is the superior attachment of the visceral/pretracheal fascia?
What is the superior attachment of the visceral/pretracheal fascia?
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Which fascia surrounds the cervical vertebral unit?
Which fascia surrounds the cervical vertebral unit?
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What is the inferior attachment of the visceral/pretracheal fascia?
What is the inferior attachment of the visceral/pretracheal fascia?
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Which muscle group is associated with the neck and is mentioned in the content?
Which muscle group is associated with the neck and is mentioned in the content?
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What does the deep investing fascia encapsulate in the neck?
What does the deep investing fascia encapsulate in the neck?
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What is the primary function of the cervical fascia mentioned?
What is the primary function of the cervical fascia mentioned?
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Which layer of cervical fascia is deep to the deep investing fascia?
Which layer of cervical fascia is deep to the deep investing fascia?
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Which muscle group is not specifically mentioned in the content related to the neck?
Which muscle group is not specifically mentioned in the content related to the neck?
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Which type of muscle is considered voluntary and striated?
Which type of muscle is considered voluntary and striated?
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What is the primary function of cardiac striated muscle?
What is the primary function of cardiac striated muscle?
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Which of the following structures connects muscles to bones?
Which of the following structures connects muscles to bones?
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What does the term 'origin' refer to in muscle anatomy?
What does the term 'origin' refer to in muscle anatomy?
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Which connective tissue structure connects bones to other bones?
Which connective tissue structure connects bones to other bones?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of smooth unstriated muscle?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of smooth unstriated muscle?
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What is the 'belly' of a muscle?
What is the 'belly' of a muscle?
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Which statement is true about muscle origins and the exception of the platysma?
Which statement is true about muscle origins and the exception of the platysma?
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What is the primary origin of the internal intercostal muscle?
What is the primary origin of the internal intercostal muscle?
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Which of the following actions do the internal intercostal muscles perform?
Which of the following actions do the internal intercostal muscles perform?
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What is the nerve supply for the internal intercostal muscles?
What is the nerve supply for the internal intercostal muscles?
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Which of the following conditions can be caused by damage to the spinal accessory nerve?
Which of the following conditions can be caused by damage to the spinal accessory nerve?
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What symptom is commonly associated with torticollis?
What symptom is commonly associated with torticollis?
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In a diaphragmatic hernia, which of the following occurs?
In a diaphragmatic hernia, which of the following occurs?
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Which characteristic does the internal intercostal muscle's fiber orientation exhibit?
Which characteristic does the internal intercostal muscle's fiber orientation exhibit?
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Which type of torticollis is primarily congenital?
Which type of torticollis is primarily congenital?
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What is the primary function of fascia in the body?
What is the primary function of fascia in the body?
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Which type of fascicle arrangement has short fascicles relative to the overall muscle length?
Which type of fascicle arrangement has short fascicles relative to the overall muscle length?
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What role do synergist muscles play in the body?
What role do synergist muscles play in the body?
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Which function best describes the agonist muscle during movement?
Which function best describes the agonist muscle during movement?
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In a coordinated body movement, what is the role of the antagonist muscle?
In a coordinated body movement, what is the role of the antagonist muscle?
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Which of the following fascicle arrangements allows for more muscle fibers to be packed into a given volume?
Which of the following fascicle arrangements allows for more muscle fibers to be packed into a given volume?
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Which term describes muscles that stabilize the origin of an agonist during movement?
Which term describes muscles that stabilize the origin of an agonist during movement?
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What is the general arrangement of muscles that allows them to slide over one another during movement?
What is the general arrangement of muscles that allows them to slide over one another during movement?
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Study Notes
Muscles of the Neck
- Suprahyoid muscles located above the hyoid bone, assist in swallowing and movements of the larynx.
- Infrahyoid muscles located below the hyoid bone, stabilize the hyoid during swallowing and speaking.
- Superficial muscles of the neck include the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and trapezius, facilitating head and shoulder movements.
Cervical Fascias
- Deep investing fascia wraps around the neck’s circumference, splitting to encase SCM and trapezius.
- Visceral/pretracheal fascia surrounds the neck's visceral unit; superiorly attaches to the hyoid bone and base of the skull, inferiorly to the superior mediastinum.
- Prevertebral fascia encases cervical vertebrae; superior attachment at the base of the skull.
- Alar fascia, derived from prevertebral fascia, provides lateral binding to transverse processes.
Muscles of the Thorax
- Internal intercostal muscles run transversely between adjacent ribs, aiding in thoracic expansion and contraction.
- Nerve supply for intercostal muscles comes from intercostal nerves.
Clinical Notes
- Chest X-ray examination can reveal normal findings or conditions like diaphragmatic hernia, which allows abdominal contents to protrude into the thoracic cavity, potentially impacting cardiac location.
- Torticollis, or wryneck, results from abnormal neck muscle contractions; causes include spinal accessory nerve damage and can manifest in congenital or acquired forms.
Types of Muscles
- Skeletal striated muscle is voluntary, supporting body movement.
- Cardiac striated muscle is involuntary, forming the heart's structure.
- Smooth unstriated muscle is involuntary, ubiquitous in hollow organs and blood vessel walls.
Muscle Attachment Sites
- Tendon serves as the connection from muscle to bone.
- Origin is a fixed point during contraction, typically proximal.
- Insertion is the movable endpoint during muscle contraction.
- Belly denotes the central part of the muscle between origin and insertion.
Arrangement of Fascicles
- Types include fusiform, circular, triangular, parallel, and pennate—each affecting muscle function and movement.
Coordination Among Muscles
- Agonist: The prime mover muscle that contracts to facilitate movement.
- Antagonist: Muscle that relaxes to allow movement.
- Synergist: Assists the agonist to enhance movement.
- Fixator: Stabilizes the origin of the agonist for efficient movement.
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Test your knowledge on the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles of the neck. This quiz covers the superficial, anterior, and lateral vertebral muscles, providing a comprehensive review of the anatomy related to this region. A must for students of anatomy!
