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Preferred Name

Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
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.
Synonyms
Sternomastoid Muscle
Structure of sternocleidomastoid muscle (body structure)
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID MUSCLE
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label
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Legacy Concept Name
Sternocleidomastoid_Muscle
Preferred_Name
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Semantic_Type
Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component
prefixIRI
Thesaurus:C33616
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.
UMLS_CUI
C0224153
code
C33616
subClassOf
type
FULL_SYN
Sternomastoid Muscle
Structure of sternocleidomastoid muscle (body structure)
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID MUSCLE
SCM
ALT_DEFINITION
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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