Ana3D

left scalenus posterior

Muscular

3D model: left scalenus posterior
left scalenus posterior
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In 2 atlases

Definition

one of the three pairs of muscles in the lateral neck

Source: Wikidata · Licence: CC0-1.0

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Relations

Insertion
left second rib
Action
lateral flexion of the neck
Innervation
cervical plexus

The 3D model shows 1 origin or insertion area of this muscle.

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Identifiers

FMA
13389
Wikidata
Q66508063