Congenital absence of the sternocleidomastoid muscle: Absent neck muscle - in particular, the muscle that runs from behind the ear and down to the collar bones. These muscles allow the hear to flex and rotate. One or both of the muscles may be absent. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Congenital absence of the sternocleidomastoid muscle is available below.
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