The sternocleidomastoid is used as a landmark for insertion of a central venous catheter.
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Sternocleidomastoid
//ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈma.stɔɪd//
Synonyms for "sternocleidomastoid" (3 found)
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Italian
1 entries- sternocleidomastoideo adj (pertaining to the sternocleidomastoid muscle)
Portuguese
1 entries- esternocleidomastóideo adj (pertaining to the sternocleidomastoid muscle)
Spanish
1 entries- esternocleidomastoideo adj (pertaining to the sternocleidomastoid muscle)
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