sternocleidomastoid

musculus sternocleidomastoideus

A paired muscle in the superficial layers of the anterior portion of the neck. It acts to flex and rotate the head. It also acts as an accessory muscle of inspiration, along with the scalene muscles of the neck. [WP,unvetted].

Tipo Muscle
Estructura principal muscle of neck
Nombre latino musculus sternocleidomastoideus
FMA ID 13407

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the sternocleidomastoid?
A paired muscle in the superficial layers of the anterior portion of the neck. It acts to flex and rotate the head. It also acts as an accessory muscle of inspiration, along with the scalene muscles of the neck. [WP,unvetted].
What is the Latin name for the sternocleidomastoid?
The Latin name for the sternocleidomastoid is musculus sternocleidomastoideus.

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