Congenital absence of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Overview
Congenital absence of the sternocleidomastoid muscle: Absent neck muscle - in particular, the muscle that runs from behind the ear and down to the collar bones. These muscles allow the hear to flex and rotate. One or both of the muscles may be absent
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Congenital absence of the sternocleidomastoid muscle includes the 3 symptoms listed below: * Torticollis * Absent neck muscle * Impaired head motion
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Congenital absence of the sternocleidomastoid muscle: * Cold and Flu: Home Testing: * Home Fever Tests * Home Ear Infection Tests * Home Flu Tests
Treatment
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