Where would an antagonist to the sternocleidomastoidmuscles be located?
A) On the posterior side of the body
B) On the anterior side of the body
C) Inferior to the clavicle

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Antagonists to the sternocleidomastoid muscles, which are located on the anterior side of the neck and help in flexing and rotating the head, would be located on the posterior side of the body. These muscles include those that extend or hyperextend the neck, such as the trapezius and splenius muscles.

Where Would an Antagonist to the Sternocleidomastoidmuscles Be Located