How Do You Spell STERNOMASTOID?

Pronunciation: [stˈɜːnəmˌastɔ͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word Sternomastoid refers to a muscle in the neck that extends from the sternum to the mastoid process. It is vital for rotating and flexing the head. The spelling of the term "sternomastoid" is derived from Greek language sources. The first part of the word "sterno" refers to the sternum, while the second part "mastoid" refers to a bony process on the skull. The correct phonetic transcription of "Sternomastoid" is [stɜːnəʊˈmæstɔɪd]. This shows how the word is pronounced and emphasizes the correct stress on the syllables.

STERNOMASTOID Meaning and Definition

1. The sternomastoid refers to a specific muscle in the human body that is located in the neck region. It is also known as the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The name "sternomastoid" is derived from its origin and insertion points, as this muscle is attached to both the sternum (breastbone) and the mastoid process of the temporal bone in the skull.

   The sternomastoid muscle is easily recognizable as it runs diagonally across the front and sides of the neck. It is a large muscle that is visible and palpable when the head is turned to the opposite side.

   Functionally, the sternomastoid muscle plays a crucial role in various movements of the head and neck. Its primary functions include flexion (bringing the chin closer to the chest), rotation (turning the head to the opposite side), and lateral flexion (tilting the head sideways). Additionally, it assists in stabilizing the head during activities such as chewing, swallowing, and speaking.

   The sternomastoid muscle is innervated by the accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI) and receives its blood supply from the superior thyroid artery. Injury or dysfunction of the sternomastoid muscle can result in limited range of motion of the neck, neck pain, and in some cases, a condition known as torticollis, where the head is tilted to one side.

2. Relating to the sternum and the mastoid process of the temporal bone, noting the musculus sternocleidomastoideus.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for STERNOMASTOID

• aternomastoid
• zternomastoid
• xternomastoid
• dternomastoid
• eternomastoid
• wternomastoid
• srernomastoid
• sfernomastoid
• sgernomastoid
• syernomastoid
• s6ernomastoid
• s5ernomastoid
• stwrnomastoid
• stsrnomastoid
• stdrnomastoid
• strrnomastoid
• st4rnomastoid
• st3rnomastoid
• steenomastoid
• stednomastoid

Etymology of STERNOMASTOID

The word "sternomastoid" is a compound word derived from two Latin terms: "sterno" and "mastoid".

1. "Sterno" comes from the Latin word "sternum", which means "breastbone" or "chest". It refers to the long flat bone located in the middle of the front of the chest to which the first and second pairs of ribs and clavicles are attached.

2. "Mastoid" comes from the Latin word "mastoideus", which is derived from the Greek word "mastoeidēs". The term "mastoid" refers to a bony prominence located behind the ear and is part of the temporal bone.