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Sternocleidomastoid Collection

The sternocleidomastoid: a powerhouse muscle of the neck and face

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Facial muscles of the human face (with labels)

Facial muscles of the human face (with labels)

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Muscles of the neck

Muscles of the neck, historical artwork. The upper figure shows the front of the neck with the skin and fascia (connective tissue) removed to expose the musculature (red) and tendons

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Man balancing on one foot, kneeling, other foot stretched out, hand behind back

Man balancing on one foot, kneeling, other foot stretched out, hand behind back, other hand touching outstretched leg, illustration of his muscles and skeleton overlaid on body

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anterior neck and facial muscles of the human head (with labels)

Anterior neck and facial muscles of the human head (with labels)

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human anatomy showing deep muscles in the neck and upper back

Human anatomy showing deep muscles in the neck and upper back

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of human face and neck muscles, front view

Anatomy of human face and neck muscles, front view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human anatomy of female facial muscles, profile view

Human anatomy of female facial muscles, profile view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of human hyoid bone and muscles, anterior view

Anatomy of human hyoid bone and muscles, anterior view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of a male human head, with half muscles and half skull

Anatomy of a male human head, with half muscles and half skull, front view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human upper body showing bones, muscles and circulatory system

Human upper body showing bones, muscles and circulatory system

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of human hyoid bone and neck muscles, anterior view

Anatomy of human hyoid bone and neck muscles, anterior view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Female muscular system from four points of view

Female muscular system from four points of view, pink background

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of human face muscles, side view

Anatomy of human face muscles, side view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Facial muscles of the human head (with labels)

Facial muscles of the human head (with labels)

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Detailed dissection view of human neck

Detailed dissection view of human neck showing ansa cervicalis (Latin), superior root or descending hypoglossal, Inferior root or descending cervical

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human face with bone and muscles

Human face with bone and muscles

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Male musculature in fighting stance

Male musculature in fighting stance

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human head showing bone and muscles

Human head showing bone and muscles

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Male musculature in lotus position while looking at a little bird flying

Male musculature in lotus position while looking at a little bird flying
Male musculature in lotus position on water while looking at a beautiful little bird flying

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Side view of human face with bones, muscles, and circulatory system

Side view of human face with bones, muscles, and circulatory system

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Muscular man running

Muscular man running, isolated on white background

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Accessory nerve view showing neck and facial muscles

Accessory nerve view showing neck and facial muscles

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human upper body showing muscle parts, axial skeleton, veins and nerves

Human upper body showing muscle parts, axial skeleton, veins and nerves

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human head with bone, muscles and circulatory system

Human head with bone, muscles and circulatory system

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Side view showing human bones with muscles and circulatory system

Side view showing human bones with muscles and circulatory system

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Two male musculatures fighting martial arts

Two male musculatures fighting martial arts

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of male muscular system, posterior view

Anatomy of male muscular system, posterior view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of male muscles in upper body, anterior view

Anatomy of male muscles in upper body, anterior view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Medical illustration of male muscular system, side view

Medical illustration of male muscular system, side view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Medical illustration of male muscles in a sitting position

Medical illustration of male muscles in a sitting position, perspective view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Medical illustration showing human head and neck muscles with veins

Medical illustration showing human head and neck muscles with veins, side view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Medical chart showing the range of injuries to the human neck caused by whiplash

Medical chart showing the range of injuries to the human neck caused by whiplash

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Facial muscles of the human face

Facial muscles of the human face

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: 3D rendering of male muscular system at different angles

3D rendering of male muscular system at different angles

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human muscular system

Human muscular system

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Front view of human muscular system

Front view of human muscular system

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of male facial and neck muscles, front view

Anatomy of male facial and neck muscles, front view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of male muscles in upper body, side view

Anatomy of male muscles in upper body, side view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human upper body showing bones, lungs and circulatory system

Human upper body showing bones, lungs and circulatory system

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of male muscular system, side view

Anatomy of male muscular system, side view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Medical illustration of male muscles running, side view

Medical illustration of male muscles running, side view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Front view of male musculature, pink background

Front view of male musculature, pink background

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Soccer player musculature running after soccer ball

Soccer player musculature running after soccer ball on the green grass

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Medical illustration of male facial muscles, front view

Medical illustration of male facial muscles, front view

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Anatomy of human salivary glands

Anatomy of human salivary glands

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Male muscular system from four points of view, pink background

Male muscular system from four points of view, pink background

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Muscular man standing

Muscular man standing, isolated on white background

Background imageSternocleidomastoid Collection: Human musculature, artwork F007 / 2225

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 2225
Human musculature, computer artwork



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The sternocleidomastoid: a powerhouse muscle of the neck and face. This vital muscle, located on each side of the neck, plays a crucial role in various movements and functions. In the realm of facial muscles, the sternocleidomastoid stands out as one of the most prominent ones, and is responsible for tilting and rotating the head, allowing us to turn our gaze towards different directions effortlessly. Its name derives from its attachment points - it originates from both the sternum (sterno-) and clavicle (-cleido-), before inserting into the mastoid process (-mastoid) behind our ears. Imagine a man gracefully balancing on one foot with his other leg stretched out while kneeling down. In this challenging pose, you can visualize how his they are engaged to maintain stability and support his body's alignment. To better understand its intricate anatomy, an illustration overlays this man's muscles and skeleton onto his body. The detailed depiction showcases not only the sternocleidomastoids but also highlights other neck muscles that work harmoniously to facilitate movement. Moving beyond facial muscles alone, we delve into female facial anatomy viewed in profile. Here we witness how these delicate yet powerful muscles contribute to expressions like smiling or frowning – revealing their significance in non-verbal communication. Zooming in further reveals an anterior view of human hyoid bone and associated muscles. The hyoid bone acts as an anchor point for several structures involved in swallowing and speech production – all intricately connected by various muscular attachments including our trusty sternocleidomastoids. A captivating image displays a male human head divided into halves – half skull representing structure while half-muscles symbolize function. This visual representation allows us to appreciate how deeply embedded these neck muscles are within our overall cranial framework. For those who crave comprehensive knowledge about human anatomy, an upper-body illustration showcases bones, muscles, and the circulatory system.