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scalenus medius

Term ID
UBERON:0001122
Synonyms
  • medial scalene muscle
  • middle scalene
  • musculus scalenus medius
  • scalenus medius muscle
Definition
The Scalenus medius, the largest and longest of the three scalene muscles, arises from the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the lower six cervical vertebræ. It descendes along the side of the vertebral column to insert by a broad attachment into the upper surface of the first rib, between the tubercle and the subclavian groove. The brachial plexus and the subclavian artery pass anterior to it. Because it elevates the upper ribs, the middle scalene muscle is also one of the accessory muscles of respiration. [WP,unvetted]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalenus_medius
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