scalenus

• Nom désignant l'une des quatre paires de muscles qui s'étendent des vertèbres cervicales aux deux premières côtes et participent aux mouvements du cou et à la respiration.

A noun referring to any of four pairs of muscles that extend from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib, involved in moving the neck and in breathing.

1. Neck muscleC2formalmedical

   Any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing.

   Muscle scalène

   • The scalenus muscles assist in lifting the first and second ribs during deep inhalation.
   • Injury to the scalenus can cause neck pain and restricted movement.
   • Physical therapy often targets the scalenus to relieve tension headaches.

   Synonymesscalenescalene muscle