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Meaning of sternocleidomastoid

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sternocleidomastoid

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

noun

Definitions

  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:sternocleidomastoid muscle

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: sternocleidomastoid muscle