sternocleidomastoid muscle

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:skeletal_muscle
gptkbp:action flexion of neck
rotation of head to opposite side
gptkbp:arterialSupply gptkb:superior_thyroid_artery
gptkb:occipital_artery
suprascapular artery
gptkbp:enemyOf splenius capitis muscle
gptkbp:function elevation of sternum during forced inhalation
lateral flexion of neck
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sternocleidomastoid muscle
gptkbp:innervates accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI)
cervical plexus (C2, C3)
gptkbp:insertion superior nuchal line of occipital bone
mastoid process of temporal bone
gptkbp:location neck
gptkbp:origin clavicle
manubrium of sternum
gptkbp:partner true
gptkbp:scientificName musculus sternocleidomastoideus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:superior_thyroid_artery
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6