Just Bob Yo Head

So I have been in a dancey (1) mood this week so the Medical Word of the Week has to do with keeping the beat.

Sternocleidomastoid Muscle

Mr. Med School's Definition: Muscle in your next that lets you turn your head to the side.  If you put your head on your chest…its that big muscle that sticks out.


Medical Definition: A paired muscle in the superficial layers of the anterior portion of the neck. It acts to flex and rotate the head.


In short it's the "bob yo head" muscle. (2)


1. No it's not a real adjective but it should be
2. You laugh but Mr. Med School will never forget that muscle