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Manubrium

By admin | February 16, 2010

The sternohyoid muscle (m.sternohyoideus)originates from the posterior surface of the sternal manubrium, sternoclavicular joint, and the sternal end on the clavicle, runs upward as a flat band, hoins its conttralateral fellow, and attaches to the inferior edge of the hyoid bone. Between the medial borders of both sternohyoid muscles is a narrow vertical space closed by fascia; this is the linea alba cervicalis..Action.Pulls the hyoid bone downward. InnervationC1-32.The sternothyroid muscle(m.sternothyroideus)lies under the sternohyoid muscle and is broader. It arises from the posterior surface of the manubrium sterni Medical Billing Training will help in the proper coding and billing and also for the collections.

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