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Anterior Scalene

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Origin

  • Anterior tubercle of the transverse process of vertebrae C3-C6

Insertion

  • Scalene tubercle of 1st rib

Actions

  • Elevation of 1st rib (accessory muscle of inspiration)
  • Bilateral: Flexion of the cervical spine
  • Unilateral: Sidebending and rotation of the cervical spine to the same side

Vascular Supply

  • Inferior Thyroid Artery (Ascending cervical branch)

Nerve


Clinical Significance


See Also


References


Created by:
Chris Hauglid on 20 April 2020 04:57:43
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20 April 2020 05:07:42
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