NEET PG Medical – 2015 – Question – 100
Sternocleidomastoid muscle is examined by
a) Turning the head towards the same side
b) Turning the head towards opposite side
c) Shrugging of shoulder
d) Overhead abduction
Show Answer
Correct Answer – B
Ans. is ‘B’ i.e., Turning the head towards opposite side [Ref BDC 6h/e VoI.3 p. 89]
Contraction of one side of sternocleidomastoid causes :
1. Tilting (bending) of head on same side
2. Turning (rotation) of face and head on opposite side, which can be appreciated as turning of chin to opposite side
Spoiler
