Origin
The omohyoid arises from the scapula and the superior transverse scapular ligament.
Insertion
Hyoid bone.
Blood supply
Suprahyoid artery, infrahyoid artery, superficial cervical artery, inferior thyroid artery.
Nerve supply
Ansa cervicalis.
Action
The omohyoid depresses and stabilizes the hyoid bone.
Disease/Injury
An injured or tight omohyoid can lead to shoulder or neck pain.
Exercise
Since this muscle is located very deep into the neck, exercising it is not easy.
Interesting facts
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