sternocleidomastoid

/ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈmas.tɔɪd/

IPA: /S T ER1 N AH0 K L AY1 D AH0 M AE0 S T OY0 D/

noun

1
Each of a pair of long muscles which connect the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the temporal bone and serve to turn and nod the neck.
syn:sternocleidomastoid muscle

Synonyms

adjective

1
Relating to or involving the sternum, the clavicle and the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
“sternocleidomastoid muscle”

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