scalenus medius

medial scalene muscle

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].

Type Bone
Structure parente muscle of neck
Nom latin medial scalene muscle
FMA ID 13386

Questions fréquentes

What is the scalenus medius?
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,
What is the Latin name for the scalenus medius?
The Latin name for the scalenus medius is medial scalene muscle.

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