Platysma

System Integumentary
SNOMED CT 244754004

Platysma

Definition

Human variation notes: Variations occur in the extension over the face and over the clavicle and shoulder; it may be absent or interdigitate with the muscle of the opposite side in front of the neck; attachment to clavicle, mastoid process or occipital bone occurs. A more or less independent fasciculus, the occipitalis minor, may extend from the fascia over the trapezius to fascia over the insertion of the sternocleidomastoideus.

Also known as platysma muscle — per UBERON

The Platysma is a part of the Integumentary.

Also identified as