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Sternocleido Mastoideus.
Sternocleido Mastoideus - as a noun
One of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; turns head obliquely to the opposite side; when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
musculus sternocleidomastoideussternocleidomastoidsternocleidomastoid muscleExample Sentences
"The sternocleido mastoideus is a muscle located in the neck."
"Injuries to the sternocleido mastoideus can lead to neck pain."
"The sternocleido mastoideus helps in turning the head."
"Exercises targeting the sternocleido mastoideus can improve neck mobility."
"The sternocleido mastoideus can become tight and cause headaches."
