What does the platysma cover?
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What does the platysma cover?
The platysma originates from the fascia that covers the clavicle, the acromial region and the superior portions of the pectoralis major and deltoid muscles. From its origin, the platysma passes over the clavicle and ascends through the anterolateral sides of the neck.
Is the platysma a neck muscle?
The platysma is a superficial neck muscle, as StatPearls explains, which means it’s located close to your skin.
Does the platysma flex the neck?
Platysma muscle function move the corners of your lips to the side and down. tense the skin of lower face and neck.
What are Platysmal neck bands?
Platysmal bands are caused by aging and thickening of two edges of the neck muscles that run up the front left and right sides of your neck mid-line, all the way to your chin.
Is platysma a skeletal muscle?
The platysma muscle is a superficial muscle of the human neck that overlaps the sternocleidomastoid. It covers the anterior surface of the neck superficially….
| Platysma muscle | |
|---|---|
| TA2 | 2147 |
| FMA | 45738 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle |
What does the sternocleidomastoid muscle do?
Function. Rotation of the head to the opposite side or obliquely rotate the head. It also flexes the neck. When acting together it flexes the neck and extends the head.
Where does the Platysma muscle attach?
| Platysma muscle | |
|---|---|
| Origin | subcutaneous tissue of infraclavicular and supraclavicular regions |
| Insertion | base of mandible; skin of cheek and lower lip; angle of mouth; orbicularis oris |
| Artery | branches of the submental artery and suprascapular artery |
| Nerve | cervical branch of the facial nerve |
Can you tighten Platysma muscle?
A platysmaplasty is a surgical method to treat platysma bands. This procedure involves reconstruction of the platysma muscles. Your surgeon will rejoin the separated sides of the muscles and then tighten the platysma.
How do I strengthen my Platysma muscle?
Neck Crunch ( Platysma strengthening exercise)
- Lie flat on your back on your bed. Do not rest your head or any other part of your body on a pillow.
- Tuck your chin and lift your head while keeping your shoulders on the floor. Attempt to touch your chest with your chin.
- Hold the position for 5 seconds and then release.
How do I stop my neck banding?
Neck Band Prevention
- Avoid Excessive Neck Strain.
- Practice Responsible Sun Exposure.
- Extend Facial Care to Your Neck.
- Botox works by relaxing the platysma muscles of the neck which prevents wrinkles from forming or deepening.
- Dermal fillers can help when Botox alone is not enough.
Where are the platysma muscles?
neck
Dissimilar to other muscles of the body that lie deep to the subcutaneous tissue, the platysma is located within the subcutaneous tissue of the neck (superficial layer of the cervical fascia). Its superficial position means that surgical dissections of the neck must acknowledge the underlying neurovascular structures.