________ is a condition in which the sternocleidomastoid muscle becomes spasmed (shortened), causing the head to bend to one side and the chin to the opposite side:

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Torticollis is a condition in which the sternocleidomastoid muscle becomes spasmed (shortened), causing the head to bend to one side and the chin to the opposite side. Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa sac, Epicondylitis is an inflammation of the tendons that attach to the lateral or medial epicondyle of the humerus, and Achilles tendon contracture is a shortening and tightening of the Achilles tendon that can cause difficulty walking and pain in the heel and calf.

________ Is a Condition in Which the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Becomes