The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Extends from the Mastoid Process of the Temporal

question 55

Multiple Choice

The sternocleidomastoid muscle extends from the mastoid process of the temporal bone to the sternum and medial clavicle. When both sternocleidomastoid muscles contract, the head is flexed. The end of the muscle that connects to the sternum is the ________.

• A) origin
• B) belly
• C) body
• D) insertion
• E) fixator

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