For the following table, mark an X for all the actions performed by the listed muscles. Muscles...

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For the following table, mark an X for all the actions performedby the listed muscles.
Muscles acting on the neck Fibers Flexion Extension Rotation Lateral flexion
Sternocleidomastoid Unilateral
Bilateral
Scalenes Unilateral
Bilateral
Splenius Unilateral
Bilateral
Trapesius Superior
Levator scapula
Longissimus capitus
Semispinalis capitis

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Please find the below revised table with required information The last column has the explanation for each muscle action Muscles acting on the neck Fibers Flexion Extension Rotation Lateral flexion explanation Sternocleidomastoid Unilateral X A unilateral contraction of this muscle flexes the cervical vertebral See Answer

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Muscles acting on the neck	Fibers	Flexion	Extension	Rotation	Lateral flexion
Sternocleidomastoid	Unilateral
	Bilateral
Scalenes	Unilateral
	Bilateral
Splenius	Unilateral
	Bilateral
Trapesius	Superior
Levator scapula
Longissimus capitus
Semispinalis capitis