Hair & Scalp SciencesQuestion 74 of 100

A large muscle of the neck that a barber works around during a shave and neckline cut is the:

a.Frontalis
b.Sternocleidomastoid
c.Orbicularis oris
d.Masseter

Explanation

The sternocleidomastoid runs along the side of the neck and rotates and bends the head. Awareness of it helps the barber position the client and shave the neck safely.

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