'Wry neck' deformity is due to the damage of______________?
Correct answer: C. Sternocleidomastoid
- A. Platysma
- B. Sternohyoid
- C. Sternocleidomastoid
- D. Omohyoid
Explanation
Wry neck, or torticollis, results from shortening or spasm of the sternocleidomastoid, producing lateral flexion and rotation of the neck. Damage or congenital contracture of this muscle is therefore the relevant association.
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