middle scalene muscles

A form of middle scalene muscle — A muscle arising from the transverse processes of the lower six cervical vertebrae, inserting on the upper surface of the first rib, and functioning to bend the neck forward and laterally and to rotate it to the side.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of middle scalene muscle
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