sternocleidomastoid muscle

Meaning of word sternocleidomastoid muscle from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

sternocleidomastoid muscle noun

Meaning : 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 : musculus sternocleidomastoideus, sternocleido mastoideus, sternocleidomastoid

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