Head and Neck Muscles

Muscles of the Neck

Superficial Deep Deep Deeper

Semispinalis capitis
Mylohyoid Sternocleidomastoid
Digastric
Anterior belly Geniohyoid
Posterior belly Hyoid bone Semispinalis capitis (cut)
Splenius capitis Splenius capitis (cut)

Levator scapulae
Sternocleidomastoid

Trapezius

Clavicle

Anterolateral Neck Muscles Posterior Neck Muscles

Sternocleidomastoid Semispinalis capitis, Splenius
One or both may contract capitis, Trapezius
 Muscles of Facial Expression
Superficial Deep

Frontal belly of
occipitofrontalis
Temporalis
Orbicularis oculi

Levator labii Orbicularis oculi

superioris Levator labii superioris
Zygomaticus Masseter Zygomaticus
Buccinator Orbicularis oris
Orbicularis oris
Depressor labii inferioris
Depressor labii inferioris
Platysma
Platysma

Elevators Other actions

Levator labii superioris, Buccinator, Orbicularis oculi,
Occipitofrontalis, Zygomaticus Orbicularis oris
Depressors
Depressor labii inferioris,
Platysma
 Muscles of Facial Expression

Elevators Other actions

Levator labii superioris, Buccinator, Orbicularis oculi,
Occipitofrontalis, Zygomaticus Orbicularis oris
Depressors
Depressor labii inferioris,
10-4
Platysma
Muscles of Facial Expression
 Muscles of Mastication

Temporalis:
Major Muscles Origin - temporal lines of parietal
Temporalis and Masseter Insertion - coronoid process
Masseter:
Origin - zygomatic arch
Insertion - lateral side of mandible
 Hyoid Muscles
Superficial Deep Mylohyoid
Digastric
Anterior belly
Posterior belly

Mylohyoid
Digastric
Anterior belly Geniohyoid
Posterior belly Hyoid bone

Clavicle

Fig. 11.8
Actions of hyoid muscles
move mandible and hyoid
 Trunk Muscles - Muscles of
Vertebral Column
Deep Deeper

Semispinalis

Iliocostalis
Erector spinae Longissimus
Spinalis

Multifidus

Superficial:
Erector spinae (Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis), Semispinalis, and Multifidus
Deep:
Interspinalis
Actions: Extension, rotation, lateral flexion of the back
Muscles of Respiration
Inspiration:
Diaphragm is
primary muscle of
inspiration (depresses
floor of thoracic
cavity)
External intercostals
elevate ribs

Expiration:
Internal intercostals
depress ribs
 Review Question
Axial muscles of the spine control the position of the
(a) Head, neck, and pectoral girdle
(b) Head, neck, and vertebral column
(c) Vertebral column only
(d) Vertebral column and pectoral and pelvic girdles
 Points to Remember
Muscles of the face move the skin rather than a
joint allowing a vast range of facial expressions
Muscles that move the mandible are also known as
muscles of mastication because they provide the
chewing action
Complexity of muscles of the vertebral column
required for flexibility and maintaining posture
Thank you very much for your
kind attention