The Sternocleidomastoid is a thin muscle, almost as fibers that brings interior stability to your neck. its located on the sides of the throat and it extends from the clavicle to esophagus. not only does it bring stability but also helps turn the neck. this muscle does wrap around the neck and has a minor connection with the trapezious.
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located in the neck
no, it is actually a skeletal muscle http://www.memidex.com/sternocleidomastoid-muscle
What are the antagonist of sternocleidomastiod muscle?
The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle that connects to your sternum, and the mastoid process.
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Yes, it is. The external jugular passes over (superficially) to the sternocleidomastoid.
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is superior to the rectus abdominis muscle. The sternocleidomastoid is located in the neck, while the rectus abdominis is situated in the anterior abdominal wall. Therefore, in terms of anatomical position, the sternocleidomastoid is positioned above the rectus abdominis.
Humans have a sternocleidomastoid muscle, but cats do not. In a cat, the sternomastoid muscle defines the anterior triangle of the neck.
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the mastoid process
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