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Which muscles, when contracted unilaterally, will produce lateral bend of the spine?

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Answer:

Sternocleidomastoid is the muscle which when when contracted unilaterally, will produce lateral bend of the spine

Step-by-step explanation:

Sternocleidomastoid muscle is responsible for the turning of neck and its nodding. It consists of long muscles that are able to connect the three process of temporal bones i.e sternum, clavicle, and mastoid. Thus, this muscle can bend the spine laterally.

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