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Sternocleidomastoid

/ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈmas.tɔɪd/

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.

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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.

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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