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Scalenes (Anterior, Middle, Posterior) Flashcards

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Scalenes (ORIGIN)- Anterior, Middle and Posterior

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Anterior: Transverse processes of C3-C6.
Middle: Transverse processes of C2-C7.
Posterior: Transverse processes of C4-C6

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Scalenes (INSERTION)

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Anterior: First rib
Middle: First rib
Posterior: Second rib

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Scalenes (INNERVATION)

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Cervical spinal nerves (C3-C8)

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Scalenes (BLOOD SUPPLY)

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Ascending cervical artery (branch of the inferior thyroid artery) and the superficial cervical artery

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Scalenes (ACTION)

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Elevate the first and second ribs during inspiration; flex the neck laterally

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