| sternocleidomastoid | (n) one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; turns head obliquely to the opposite side; when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head, Syn. sternocleidomastoid muscle, musculus sternocleidomastoideus, sternocleido mastoideus |
| sternocleidomastoid vein | (n) drains the sternocleidomastoid muscle; empties into the internal jugular vein, Syn. vena sternocleidomastoidea |
| sternotherus | (n) musk turtles, Syn. genus Sternotherus |
| Sterno- | A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; |
| Sternocoracoid | a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the coracoid. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Sternocostal | a. [ Sterno- + costal. ] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the ribs; |
| Sternohyoid | a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the hyoid bone or cartilage. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Sternomastoid | a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the mastoid process. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Sternothyroid | a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the thyroid cartilage. [ 1913 Webster ] |