Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (SCM) Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the origin for the SCM?
A
medial clavicle and superior and lateral sternum
2
Q
What is the insertion for the SCM?
A
mastoid process
3
Q
What is the action of the SCM?
A
moves our head from side to side
4
Q
What is the innervation for the SCM?
A
Cranial Nerve XI
or accessory nerve
5
Q
Describe the SCM
A
one of the largest and most superficial cervical muscles
