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.
The Sternocleidomastoid Trigger Points. The SCM muscle group can contain a whopping seven trigger points, making itâs trigger point density one of the highest in the body. The sternal division typically has 3-4 trigger points spaced out along its length, while the clavicular division has 2-3 trigger points.