Chapter 14, Problem 6MF

Summary Introduction

To identify: The muscle that performs each function.

Introduction: Muscles that are involved in flexing the neck and head are found in pairs on the lateral and anterior surface of the neck. The muscles that are involved in extending the head and neck are found in the posterior surface of the neck. The muscles involved in the movement of head and neck include scelenes, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, and splenius capitis.