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Meaning of
sternocleidomastoid
in English
sternocleidomastoid
us
//ˌstɝnoʊkləˈdaɪoʊˌmaɪdoʊd//
uk
//ˌstɜːnəʊklɪˈdoʊməstaɪoʊd//
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Definitions
Noun
a
muscle
connecting
sternum
and
mastoid
muscles
that
turn
and
nod
the
neck
The
sternocleidomastoid
muscles
work
together
to
turn
and
nod
the
neck
.
Adjective
relating
to
this
specific
muscle
The
doctor
examined
the
sternocleidomastoid
area
for
any
signs
of
injury
.
Compounds / Phrases
sternocleidomastoid muscle