Medical Definition of Musculus platysma myoides

1. Origin, subcutaneous layer and fascia covering pectoralis major and deltoid at level of first or second rib; insertion, lower border of mandible, risorius and platysma of opposite side; action, depresses lower lip, forms ridges in skin of neck and upper chest when jaws are "clenched", denoting stress, anger; nerve supply, cervical branch of facial. Synonym: platysma, musculus platysma myoides, musculus platysma, musculus subcutaneus colli, musculus tetragonus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Platysma Myoides

musculus papillaris
musculus pectoralis
musculus pectoralis major
musculus pectoralis minor
musculus peroneocalcaneus
musculus peroneus brevis
musculus peroneus longus
musculus peroneus tertius
musculus petropharyngeus
musculus petrostaphylinus
musculus pharyngopalatinus
musculus piriformis
musculus plantaris
musculus platysma
musculus platysma myoides (current term)
musculus pleuroesophageus
musculus popliteus
musculus procerus
musculus pronator pedis
musculus pronator quadratus
musculus pronator radii teres
musculus pronator teres
musculus prostaticus
musculus psoas major
musculus pterygoideus externus
musculus pterygoideus internus
musculus pterygoideus lateralis
musculus pterygoideus medialis

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