Sternocleidomastoid

Descriptions of Sternocleidomastoid

Sternocleidomastoid: 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
Source: WordNet 2.1

Summary Information: Sternocleidomastoid

Sternocleidomastoid: The sternocleidomastoid muscle is one of the paired muscles of the neck. The sternocleidomastoid originates on the sternum and clavicle and inserts on the mastoid process of the temporal bone. The sternocleidomastoid flexes the head and neck and rotates the head. It is innervated by the ipsilateral accessory nerve.

Conditions that can afflict the sternocleidomastoid include whiplash, overuse injuries, tears, strains, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Sternocleidomastoid

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Sternocleidomastoid:

• Sternum
• Clavicle
• Mastoid process of the temporal bone
• Ipsilateral accessory nerve
• Skull
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Sternocleidomastoid

The following conditions are related to the organ: Sternocleidomastoid:

• Whiplash
• Overuse injuries
• Tears
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Other Names: Sternocleidomastoid

The following are other names for the organ: Sternocleidomastoid:

• Sternomastoid
• SCM

Sub Parts: Sternocleidomastoid

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Sternocleidomastoid:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Sternocleidomastoid

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Sternocleidomastoid:

• Neck pain
• Neck weakness
• Headache
• Decreased range of motion
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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