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sternocleidomastoid


Definition: Meaning of, sternocleidomastoid in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌstəːnə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪdə(ʊ)ˈmastɔɪd /

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  1. 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
    SYNONYM
    sternocleidomastoid muscle, sternocleido mastoideus, musculus sternocleidomastoideus
    ANTONYM
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sternocleidomastoid used in phrases

  • sternocleidomastoid muscle (noun)
    1. 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
  • sternocleidomastoid vein (noun)
    1. drains the sternocleidomastoid muscle; empties into the internal jugular vein
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