scalenus anterior

Musculus scalenus anterior

In 2 atlases

one of the three pairs of muscles in the lateral neck

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Origin: third cervical vertebra, fourth cervical vertebra, fifth cervical vertebra, sixth cervical vertebra
Insertion: first rib
Action: flexion of the neck, lateral flexion of the neck, rotation of the neck
Innervation: cervical plexus