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sternocleidomastoid
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sternocleidomastoid [¦stər·nō¦klīd·ə′ma‚stȯid]
(anatomy)
A muscle of the neck that flexes the head; origin is the manubrium of the sternum and clavicle, and insertion is the mastoid process.
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On the other hand, the same isometric contractions become a limiting factor of the ventilation because abdominal and intercostal muscles, pectoralis and sternocleidomastoids are also accessory respiratory muscles that ensure the forced ventilation necessary to maintain performance during exercise (Cerqueira and Garbellini, 1999; Mangum 1984).
Arm vs. combined leg and arm exercise: blood pressure responses and ... by Di Blasio, Andrea; Sablone, Andrea; Civino, Paola; D'Angelo, Emanuele; Gallina, Sabina; Ripari, Patr / Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
The accessory muscles of inspiration include the scalenes, sternocleidomastoids, trapezius, and external intercostals.
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A four-way neck machine is one of the best ways to strengthen the sternocleidomastoids.
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