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Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep

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What does SCM stand for?

Stress-chronic mastoid
Sternum-clenching mastoid
Sternocleidomastoid
Slow compression massage

Explanation

Answer: C -The term SCM stands for sternocleidomastoid.

The sternocleidomastoid is a long muscle in the neck that turns the head from side to side. There are two, one on each side, and when both engaged, the head is pulled forward and down. SCM tension can cause headaches and requires a careful approach when massaging.

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