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30 paź 2023 · The muscles of the neck are closely related to a number of important structures that pass between the thorax and the head, including major blood vessels, nerves and elements of the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. This article will introduce you to the anatomy of the muscles of the neck.
- Suboccipital Nerve
The suboccipital nerve originates from the posterior/dorsal...
- Prevertebral Muscles
The prevertebral muscles are a group of four paired deep...
- Rectus Capitis Anterior
Rectus capitis anterior is a deep neck muscle that acts on...
- Epiglottis
Epiglottis The epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap that...
- Longus Capitis Muscle
Longus capitis muscle (musculus capitis longus) Longus...
- Semispinalis Cervicis Muscle
Semispinalis cervicis originates from the transverse...
- Suboccipital Nerve
3 lis 2023 · The pericardium is the membrane that encloses the heart and the roots of the major heart vessels, consisting of an outer fibrous layer (fibrous pericardium) and an inner double serous membrane layer (serous pericardium).
28 sie 2020 · The pericardium is a fibroserous, fluid filled sack that surrounds the muscular body of the heart and the roots of the great vessels. This article will give an outline of its functions, structure, innervation and its clinical significance.
8 sie 2023 · This article will review neck muscle anatomy with diagrams, neck muscle function, and ways to relieve tightness and rehabilitate painful neck muscles.
The parietal pericardium is composed of two layers: a serosal lining (thin red line) and a fibrous sac (thicker yellow line). The visceral pericardium or epicardium is composed of a single layer of serosal investment covering the entire heart (thin red line overlying the myocardium in blue).
3 lis 2023 · It contains the following muscles: sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, splenius capitis, levator scapulae, omohyoid, as well as the anterior, middle and posterior scalene muscles. Test yourself on the anterior neck muscles with this interactive quiz.
3 paź 2023 · The platysma is a broad superficial muscle which lies anteriorly in the neck. It has two heads, which originate from the fascia of the pectoralis major and deltoid. The fibres from the two heads cross the clavicle, and meet in the midline, fusing with the muscles of the face.
