scalene

• Qualifie un triangle dont les trois côtés sont de longueurs différentes ; s'emploie aussi en anatomie pour désigner des muscles aux côtés inégaux.

Describes a triangle with three sides of different lengths; also used in anatomy for muscles with unequal sides.

1. Triangle with unequal sidesB2formal

   Describes a triangle in which all three sides have different lengths.

   triangle scalène

   • A scalene triangle has no equal sides.
   • The geometry problem required calculating the area of a scalene triangle.
   • All three angles in a scalene triangle are also different.

   Antonymesequilateralisosceles

2. Relating to neck musclesC1formalmedical

   Pertaining to any of the three paired muscles (anterior, middle, posterior) located in the neck.

   scalène

   • The scalene muscles help with breathing and neck movement.
   • Injury to the scalene muscles can cause neck pain.
   • The physical therapist focused on stretching the scalene group.