22 Questions
What is the primary function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Lateral bending of the head
Which cervical vertebra is characterized by a long spinous process?
C7 (vertebra prominens)
What is the common feature of the transverse processes in cervical vertebrae?
Transverse foramen for vertebral artery
Which of the following muscles lies in the subcutaneous tissue of the neck?
Platysma muscle
What is the clinical significance of inflamed lymph nodes in the neck?
Cervical pain
Which bone serves as an attachment for the anterior neck muscles?
Hyoid bone
Which muscle elevates the second rib during forced inspiration and bends the neck laterally?
Posterior scalene muscle
Which of the following structures does not pass between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
Vagus nerve
How many layers compose the cervical fascia?
Two
Which of the following muscles is considered an upper limb muscle?
Trapezius muscle
Which muscle depresses the hyoid bone and elevates the larynx?
Thyrohyoid muscle
What is the function of the suprahyoid muscles?
To steady or move the hyoid bone and larynx superiorly and inferiorly
Which muscle is innervated by the accessory nerve (CN XI) and is responsible for flexing the neck?
Longus colli muscle
What is the role of the scalene muscles in respiration?
To increase the volume of the thorax by elevating the 1st and 2nd rib
Which muscle forms the floor of the mouth and elevates the floor of the mouth, tongue, and the hyoid bone?
Mylohyoid muscle
Which nerve innervates the thyrohyoid muscle?
Cervical plexus
Which muscle forms the floor of the submental triangle?
Mylohyoid muscle
Which nerve can be found in the submandibular triangle?
Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
How many smaller triangles is the anterior cervical triangle divided into?
Four
Which of the following arteries is not found in the anterior cervical triangle?
Brachial artery
Which structure forms the roof of the anterior cervical triangle?
Jugular notch of the manubrium
Which of the following muscles is not found in the anterior cervical triangle?
Scalene muscle
Test your knowledge on the muscles of the neck, including the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius, and their role in conditions such as congenital and spasmodic torticollis. Learn about the innervation and clinical notes related to these muscles.
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