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[n] 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 |
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| | Synonyms: | | musculus sternocleidomastoideus, sternocleido mastoideus, sternocleidomastoid |
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| | See Also: | | cervix, neck, skeletal muscle |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This is one of two muscles located on the front of the neck which serve to turn the head from side to side. |
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