Sternomastoid
Translation of "sternomastoid" into Russian
sternomastoid
NounUK
/ˌstɜː.nəʊˈmæs.tɔɪd/
US
/ˌstɜrnəˈmæstɔɪd/
sternomastoid
sternomastoids pl
грудинно-ключично-сосцевидная мышца
The sternomastoid is responsible for rotating the head.
Грудинно-ключично-сосцевидная мышца отвечает за поворот головы.
Definitions
sternomastoid
NounUK
/ˌstɜː.nəʊˈmæs.tɔɪd/
US
/ˌstɜrnəˈmæstɔɪd/
Either of the pair of thick superficial muscles extending from the manubrium of the sternum and the clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone, responsible for rotating and flexing the head; the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Palpation of the left sternomastoid revealed marked tenderness.
sternomastoid
AdjectiveUK
/ˌstɜː.nəʊˈmæs.tɔɪd/
US
/ˌstɜrnəˈmæstɔɪd/
Relating to or situated between the sternum and the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
The incision followed the anterior border of the sternomastoid region.