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The muscles of the neck are muscles that cover the area of the neck. These muscles are mainly responsible for the movement of the head in all directions. They consist of 3 main groups of muscles: anterior , lateral and posterior groups , based on their position in the neck.
The muscles of the neck are present in four main groups. The suboccipital muscles act to rotate the head and extend the neck. Rectus capitis posterior major and Rectus capitis posterior minor attach the inferior nuchal line of the occiput to the C2 and C1 vertebrae respectively.
Understanding your neck muscle anatomy can help you identify which muscles affect you when you feel pain or tightness. This article will review neck muscle anatomy with diagrams, neck muscle function, and ways to relieve tightness and rehabilitate painful neck muscles.
What are neck muscles? Your neck muscles are part of a complex musculoskeletal system (soft tissues and bones) that connect the base of your skull to your torso. Muscles contain fibers that contract (get smaller), allowing you to perform lots of different movements.
The phrenic nerve is crucial in its role innervating the diaphragm while other branches of the plexus provide sensation and supply the muscles of the neck. Some of these muscles are involved in positioning the head while others are responsible for manipulating the pharynx via the hyoid bone.
Neck muscles. The muscles of the neck are a hot topic within anatomy circles. They are usually described within the triangles; so there are the muscles of the anterior triangle, and the muscles of the posterior triangle.
Explore the anatomy and function of the head and neck muscles with Innerbody's interactive 3D model. The muscles of the head and neck perform many important tasks, including movement of the head and neck, chewing and swallowing, speech, facial expressions, and movement of the eyes.
The anterior neck muscles are a group of muscles located on the anterior aspect of the neck. They can be further subdivided into 5 groups: superficial, scalene, suprahyoid, infrahyoid and anterior vertebral (prevertebral) muscles.
The muscles of the neck run from the base of the skull to the upper back and work together to bend the head and assist in breathing. The motion of the muscles of the neck are divided into four...
Important Muscles of the Neck. Here are some of the key muscles attached to the cervical spine: Levator scapulae. The levator scapulae muscle is attached at the top four cervical vertebrae (C1 to C4) and runs down the side of the neck to attach at the top of the shoulder blade (scapula).