Foundations in Myofascial Release Approach: The Anterior Cervical Region and TMJ Walt Fritz, PTpage 1 of 2

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Anterior Cervical Region and TMJ Anatomy

SKELETAL LAYER

NERVOUS SYSTEM LAYER

CERVICAL VERTEBRAE

SPINOUS PROCESS

CUTANEOUS CERVICAL NERVE

ACCESSORY NERVE

GREAT AURICULAR NERVE

ANTERIOR CERVICAL REGION AND TMJ ANATOMY (continued)

Foundations in Myofascial Release Approach: The Anterior Cervical Region and TMJWalt Fritz, PTpage 2 of 2

DISCLAIMER: This handout is meant to be used as a general guide only. If you have specific questions, please discuss them with your provider.

MUSCULATURE LAYER

CUCULLARIS

STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID

PLATYSMA

STERNOHYOID

UPPER ABDOMEN SCAPULAR-HYOID