Which Muscle of the Neck Functions to Turn and Depress

Question

Which muscle of the neck functions to turn and depress the head?
A) sternomastoid
B) mylohyoid
C) digastric
D) sternohyoid

Accepted Answer

The sternomastoid muscle is responsible for turning and depressing the head. The mylohyoid muscle originates in the mandible and functions in elevating the hyoid bone and floor of the mouth. The digastric muscle is responsible for opening the mouth and depressing the mandible. The sternohyoid muscle is responsible for depressing the hyoid bone.