The sternocleidomastiod. Theres one on each side of the neck going from your occipital bone (back of head) down to your clavical (collar bone).
scalene
sternocleidomstoid
sternocleidomstoid
The neck muscle is the muscle that pulls the head to the chest. This muscle is very important because, without it, the head would also not be able to move side to side or up.
Sternoclamastoid...... it has 3 connecting points the Mastoid process of your jaw, the clavicle, and the sternum.... hence the name. I am not positive I spelled it correct but that is what that muscle is called.
If your newborn consistently turns their head to one side, you can help by gently encouraging them to look in the other direction during supervised tummy time and while holding them. This can help prevent flat spots on their head and promote balanced muscle development. If the issue persists, consult with your pediatrician for further guidance.
The neck muscle is the muscle that pulls the head to the chest. This muscle is very important because, without it, the head would also not be able to move side to side or up.
The neck muscle is the muscle that pulls the head to the chest. This muscle is very important because, without it, the head would also not be able to move side to side or up.
sternocleidomastoid
The name of the muscle is sternocleidomastoid. As the name suggests, the muscle arise from the sternum and clavicle to reach the mastoid process. You have two muscles, one muscle on each side.
Rotation
A pair of large neck muscles called sternocleidomastoids is responsible for turning the head.