Anterior Scalene
Anterior Scalene (411)
Action (4)
Neck
- Flexion
- Rotation to the Opposite Side
- Lateral Flexion (with ribs fixed)
Ribs
- Elevation (during inhalation)
Origin (1)
- Transverse processes of C3-C6 (anterior tubercles)
Insertion (1)
- 1st rib
The Basics
Moves: neck, ribs
Attaches to: sides of cervical spine and 1st rib.
In Other Words…
Neck - look down, tilt the head sideways, and look to the opposite side.
Ribs - lifts the ribs when taking a breath.
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