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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
- Cervical spinal nerves C5-C7 (Brachial Plexus)
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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