"Cleidomastoid" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The cleidomastoid muscle is a muscle of the neck that connects the collarbone to the skull. It is responsible for rotating the head, flexing the neck, and moving the lower jaw. The name "cleidomastoid" comes from the Greek words "kleis" meaning "key" and "mastos" meaning "breast", referring to its attachments to the collarbone (clavicle) and the mastoid process of the temporal bone in the skull.
Cleidocranial is a rare genetic disorder characterized by weakening or absence of the collarbones (clavicles), as well as various skeletal abnormalities, particularly affecting the skull, face, and ribcage. It is typically diagnosed at birth or in early childhood, and the severity of the symptoms can vary greatly from person to person.
Cleistogamic refers to a type of flower that is self-pollinating and does not open to reveal its reproductive organs, thereby not requiring external pollinators such as bees, butterflies, or other insects. The term "cleistogamy" is derived from the Greek words "kleistos," meaning closed, and "gamia," meaning marriage or union.