Sternohyoid

Written by Max Bidewell

Last updated November 6, 2025
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The sternohyoid is an infrahyoid muscle of the neck. It is located in the superficial plane of the neck, along with the omohyoid muscle.

  • Attachments: Originates from the sternum and sternoclavicular joint. Ascends to insert onto the hyoid bone.
  • Actions: Depresses the hyoid bone.
  • Innervation: Anterior rami of C1-C3, carried by a branch of the ansa cervicalis.
  • Blood Supply: Superior thyroid artery (branch of the external carotid artery) and inferior thyroid artery (branch of the thyrocervical trunk).
Anterior view illustration of the infrahyoid muscles in the neck, labeled with names of individual muscles.

Fig 1- Anterior view of the infrahyoid muscles of the neck.

Lateral view of the infrahyoid muscles in the neck, showcasing the omohyoid, sternohyoid, sternothyroid, and thyrohyoid muscles.

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Lateral view of the infrahyoid muscles of the neck.

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