Function of thesternocleidomastoid muscleis mediated by cranial nerve XI. Because the function of the muscle is to flex and rotate the head to the opposite side, it is difficult to test in the newborn, especially in the premature infant. One useful maneuver with the full-term infant is to ...
Unfortunately, some residual CMTs are left behind and untreated, resulting in neglected CMT. Although craniofacial deformity would remain in neglected CMT, it is reported that surgical treatment is effective in improving appearance and function even after 15 years old [12]. To date, various ...