Asked by christie xiong on Jun 14, 2024
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Contracting the right sternocleidomastoid muscle would
A) raise the head.
B) lower the head.
C) rotate the head toward the right.
D) rotate the head toward the left.
E) hyperextend the head.
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
A major muscle in the neck that plays a key role in rotating and flexing the head.
Rotate
The action of turning around an axis or center point, either in objects or in anatomical terms as movements of body parts.
Head
The upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
- Identify specific muscles based on their actions or descriptions given.
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Pratibha SinghJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Contracting the right sternocleidomastoid muscle results in the head rotating toward the left. This muscle functions to rotate the head to the opposite side and flex the neck.
Learning Objectives
- Identify specific muscles based on their actions or descriptions given.