Scalenes

Action of all Scalenes
- Unilaterally laterally flex the head and neck to the same side with the ribs fixed (all)
- Unilaterally rotate head and neck to the opposite side (all)
- Bilaterally elevate the ribs during inhalation (all)
- Bilaterally flex the head and neck (anterior)
Origin of Anterior Scalene

Transverse processes of 3rd - 6th cervical vertebrae (anterior tubercles)
Insertion of the anterior scalene

1st rib
Origin of Middle Scalene

Transverse processes of 2nd - 7th cervical vertebrae (posterior tubercles)
Insertion of middle scalene

1st rib
origin of posterior scalene

transverse processes of 6th, 7th cervical vertebrae (posterior tubercle)
insertion of posterior scalene

2nd rib

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Scalenes

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Scalenes

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2012-04-12T06:47:31Z

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