Sternocephalic muscle

Musculus sternocephalicus

Definition

Origin: It arises as a unit on the manubrium sterni.

Insertion: Mastoid part of the temporal bone and to the dorsal nuchal line of the occipital bone.

Action: To draw the head and neck to one side.

Nerve: Ventral branches of the cervical nerves and branches of the accessory nerve.

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