loading...| Preferred Name | Sternocleidomastoid Muscle | |
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| Definitions |
A superficial neck muscle and a key anatomical landmark, which divides the neck into anterior and lateral regions. It originates on the manubrium and the clavicle, and inserts onto the mastoid process and the superior nuchal line. It functions to flex the neck, move the chin cranially, and assists in elevating the rib cage during inspiration. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C33616 |
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A muscle of the neck; in general extending from the manubrium and the clavicle to the mastoid process and the superior nuchal line. Primary function is to flex the neck, move the chin cranially, and assist in elevating the rib cage during inspiration. |
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C33616 |
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CDISC |
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| definition |
A superficial neck muscle and a key anatomical landmark, which divides the neck into anterior and lateral regions. It originates on the manubrium and the clavicle, and inserts onto the mastoid process and the superior nuchal line. It functions to flex the neck, move the chin cranially, and assists in elevating the rib cage during inspiration. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C77526 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C74456 |
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Sternocleidomastoid Muscle |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Sternocleidomastoid_Muscle |
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| Preferred_Name |
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle |
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NCIT:C33616 |
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Sternocleidomastoid Muscle |
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Anatomical Structure |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0224153 |
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