sternomastoid

sternomastoid
Relating to the sternum and the mastoid process of the temporal bone; applied to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

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ster·no·mas·toid (stur″no-masґtoid) pertaining to the sternum and the mastoid process.

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  • sternomastoid — adjective Of or pertaining to the sternum and the mastoid process …   Wiktionary

  • sternomastoid — ster·no·mastoid …   English syllables

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  • sternomastoid muscle — ster·no·mas·toid muscle mas .tȯid n STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID * * * (sternocleidomastoid muscle) a long muscle in the neck, extending from the mastoid process to the sternum and clavicle. It serves to rotate the neck and flex the head. * * * musculus… …   Medical dictionary

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