anterior scalene muscle en · NOUN
Meanings
- A muscle arising from the transverse processes of the third to sixth cervical vertebrae, inserting on the scalene tubercle of the first rib, and functioning to bend the neck forward and laterally and to rotate it to the side.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anterior scalene muscles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| scalenus anterior | alternative | lexicographic | |
| scalenus anticus | alternative | lexicographic | |
| anterior scalene | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
middle scalene muscle · posterior scalene muscle
Translations (2)
de vorderer Treppenmuskel (muscle) · cmn 前斜角肌 (muscle)