About The Word Sternocleidomastoid

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Sternocleidomastoid to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Sternocleidomastoid definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Sternocleidomastoid

Sternocleidomastoid Meaning & Definition
Sternocleidomastoid Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sternocleidomastoid?

[n] 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 | Synonyms for Sternocleidomastoid: musculus sternocleidomastoideus | sternocleido mastoideus | sternocleidomastoid muscle

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sternocleidomastoid:

See Also | cervix | neck | skeletal muscle

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day