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Sternocleidomastoid

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Origin

  • Sternal head: anterior surface of manubrium; Clavicular head: medial third of clavicle

Insertion

  • Mastoid process and lateral part of superior nuchal line

Actions

  • Flexion of head and neck laterally

Artery

  • Superior thyroid artery, occipital artery

Nerve

  • Accessory nerve

Clinical Significance


See Also


Created by:
Tyler Schmitz on 20 July 2019 22:10:07
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21 April 2020 13:04:32
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