Torque converter elements. A fluid coupling is a two element drive that is incapable of multiplying torque, while a torque converter has at least one extra elementâthe statorâwhich alters the drive's characteristics during periods of high slippage, producing an increase in output torque.
Noun. 1. sternocleidomastoid muscle-one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; turns head obliquely to the opposite side; when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head.
Sternocleidomastoid Muscles: Affects Head, Eyes, Sinus, Ears, Throat, Pain, Dizziness, Whiplash. SCM muscle pain can affect many areas in the head, face, and neck. Along with pain and stiffness, dizziness can be a symptom of SCM dysfunction.