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What does SCM stand for?
  1. Severely chronic mastoid
  2. Sexy coital movements
  3. Sternocleidomastoid
  4. Slow compression massage
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Answer: C - The term SCM stands for sternocleidomastoid.
It 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 many headaches and requires a careful approach when massaging.
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