Sternocleidomastoid (neck muscle)

Sternocleidomastoid (neck muscle)

The Sternocleidomastoid (neck muscle) is often included by creature designers to alien characters to make them seem more attractive and familiar as the muscle is a uniquely mammalian feature. C-3PO has them in the form of pistons on his neck, and so do the good guys in Star Trek.

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