sternocleidomastoid

(ster-no-clei-do-mas-toid) 6 syllables

Definition


noun.
a thick muscle on each side of the neck the action of which assists in bending the head and neck forward and sideways

Example Sentence

I think I pulled my sternocleidomastoid.

Synonyms

neck muscle; muscle on the side of the neck; muscle to help bend the head

Antonyms

toe