The Platysma. The platysma is a paired flat, superficial neck muscle. It is counted among the mimic musculature. The platysma extends from the facial skin slightly above the insertions of the lower jaw to about the height of the second rib. It proceeds upward along the front side of the neck crossing the collar bone.
Biological psychology, or biopsychology, is a field in which the mind-body connection is explored through scientific research and clinical practice.
Biological Processes of Behavior in Psychology. An effective introduction to the relationship between physiological processes and behaviorâincluding the influence of neural function, the nervous system and the brain, and genetic contributions to behaviorâis an important element in the AP course.