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Sternocleidomastoid

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Sternocleidomastoid

Sternocleidomastoid

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The sternocleidomastoid is a long muscle that connects from the skull to the collar bone and serves to turn and nod the head.

Nickname

SCM.

Body Location

Neck.

Related Exercise

Neck Rotations, Neck Extension.

Usage

  • Rotates your head back and forth and side to side

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