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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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6) Vestibular evoked myogenic potential testing involves the unilateral delivery of loud monaural clicks and the recording of the responses via skin electrodes on the tonically contracted, ipsilateral sternocleidomastoid muscle. The patient reported fullness in the area of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle and a soft, tender swelling in the left postauricular area. The increased penetration of his torso and consequent neck hyper-flexion produced an immediate muscle spasm in his neck, especially in the left upper trapezius and left sternocleidomastoid muscles. |
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