2023年10月30日 · 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 …

2021年8月2日 · 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 …

2023年8月8日 · 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 …

2023年11月3日 · 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.

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.

2019年9月23日 · There are many muscles around the neck that help to support the cervical spine and allow you to move your head in different directions. Here is a list of the many muscles that exist in the neck. Longus Colli & Capitis – Responsible for flexion of the head and neck. Rectus Capitis Anterior– Responsible for flexion of the neck

2025年2月11日 · The neck muscles, including the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius, are responsible for the gross motor movement in the muscular system of the head and neck. They move the head in every direction, pulling the skull and …

Many of the nerves in the neck arise from the cervical plexus. 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.

2023年11月9日 · It is a complex structure of many bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics, and other connective tissues. The cervical spine is the bony part of the neck. Its primary function is to support the skull while still allowing for …

3D interactive tutorials on the anatomy of the neck, including the anatomical organisation, musculature, larynx, pharynx, blood supply and innervation.