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Meaning of word musculus sternocleidomastoideus from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : One of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone. Turns head obliquely to the opposite side. When acting together they flex the neck and extend the head.

Synonyms : sternocleido mastoideus, sternocleidomastoid, sternocleidomastoid muscle