sternocleidomastoid

• Eine der beiden kräftigen Muskeln, die vom Brustbein und Schlüsselbein zum Warzenfortsatz und Hinterhauptbein verlaufen; sie dreht den Kopf schräg zur Gegenseite und beugt bei beidseitiger Anspannung den Hals sowie streckt den Kopf.

A noun referring to one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; it turns the head obliquely to the opposite side, and when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head.

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   One of two thick, rope-like muscles located on each side of the neck, connecting the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid bone behind the ear. It helps turn the head to the opposite side and, when both muscles work together, they flex the neck and extend the head.

   Musculus sternocleidomastoideus

   • The sternocleidomastoid muscle is easily visible when you turn your head to the side.
   • Injuries to the sternocleidomastoid can cause neck pain and limited head movement.
   • Physical therapy often targets the sternocleidomastoid to relieve tension headaches.