SCM
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Origin:
Sternal Head: upper part of anterior surface of manubrium sternum
Clavicular Head: upper surface of medial third of clavicle -
Insertion:
Sternal Head: lateral one half of superior nuchal line of occipital bone
Clavicular Head: outer surface of mastoid process -
Action:
Unilateral contraction: rotates head to opposite side (contraversion); flexes head to same side
Bilateral contraction: draws head forwards (protracts) and brings about anterior flexion of the neck.
In retroflexion, may act to further exacerbate retroflexion.
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Video 1. Injecting the SCM without ultrasound or EMG guidance
(vv)SCM without US.mp4(tt)
Video 2. Injecting the SCM using ultrasound
(vv)SCM.mkv(tt)