Definition of Torticollis, congenital Torticollis, congenital: A
deformity of the neck that is present at birth. Congenital
torticollis is due to shortening of the neck muscles. Congenital
torticollis tilts the head to the side on which the neck muscles
are shortened, so that the chin points to the other side. The
shortened neck muscles are principally supplied by the spinal
accessory nerve. Also known as wryneck. Last Editorial Review:
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