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scalenus [skā′lē·nəs] (anatomy) One of three muscles in the neck, arising from the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae, and inserted on the first two ribs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Neck accessory muscle breathing uses muscles such as the sternocleidomastoid and scalenus to aid in respiration (Fig. The neck muscles, particularly the sternocleidomastoid and scalenus muscles, become grossly hypertrophied, and the patients learn to lean forward to support their upper girdle while standing. They described the typical anatomic arrangement in which the fifth and sixth branches pierce through the scalenus medius muscle. |
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