Anterior scalene muscle

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA muscle arising from the transverse processes of the third to sixth cervical vertebrae, inserting on the scalene tubercle of the first rib, and functioning to bend the neck forward and laterally and to rotate it to the side.

Synonyms

middle scalene muscle posterior scalene muscle scalenus scalene muscle scalene sternocleidomastoid muscle scalenotomy sternochondroscapularis sternocleidomastoideus longus capitis trapezius subscapularis

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