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Where is the Sternocleidomastoid muscle located?
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located in the neck
Is sternocleidomastoid smooth?
no, it is actually a skeletal muscle http://www.memidex.com/sternocleidomastoid-muscle
Why is the sternocleidomastoid named differently in the pig than human anatomy?
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is named differently in pigs due to anatomical variations. In pigs, the muscle attaches differently and has a different shape compared to humans, leading to the difference in nomenclature. Additionally, differences in muscle function and embryonic development can also contribute to variations in naming between species.
What bone are attached to the sternocleidomastoid?
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is attached to the sternum and clavicle at its origin and to the mastoid process of the temporal bone at its insertion.
Is sternocleidomastoid in cats and humans?
Humans have a sternocleidomastoid muscle, but cats do not. In a cat, the sternomastoid muscle defines the anterior triangle of the neck.
What type of muscle is sternocleidomastoid?
smooth
What type of muscle is the sternocleidomastoid?
smooth
Is the sternocleidomastoid named for its origin and insertion?
Yes, the sternocleidomastoid muscle is named for its origins on the sternum (sterno-) and clavicle (cleido-) and its insertion on the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
What muscles are postural antagonists to the sternocleidomastoid?
What are the antagonist of sternocleidomastiod muscle?
Spasm of what muscle result in wryneck?
sternocleidomastoid
What is known as the praying muscle?
trisep
Spasms of this straplike muscle often result in wryneck or torticollis?
The sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck. Injury also called a wry neck.
