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sternofacialis

noun
ster·​no·​fa·​ci·​a·​lis | \ ˌstər(ˌ)nōˌfās(h)ēalə̇s, -āl-, -äl-\
plural sternofaciales

Definition of sternofacialis

: an inconstant slip of muscle arising from the sternum and inserting into the fascia of the neck

History and Etymology for sternofacialis

New Latin, from stern- + facialis, alteration (influenced by facialis facial) of fascialis fascial

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