sternocleidomastoid

/ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈmas.tɔɪd//ˌstɝ.nəˌklaɪ.dəˈmæs.tɔɪd/

noun

  1. 1

    Each of a pair of long muscles which connect the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the temporal bone and serve to turn and nod the neck.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Relating to or involving the sternum, the clavicle and the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

    “sternocleidomastoid muscle”

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