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scalenus anterior syndrome(medicine)
musculus scalenus anterior(medicine)
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musculus scalenus medius(medicine)

scalenus anterior (medicine)


scalenus anterior
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, anterior tubercles of transverse processes of third to sixth cervical vertebrae; insertion, scalene tubercle of first rib; action, raises first rib; nerve supply, cervical plexus.

Synonym: musculus scalenus anterior, anterior scalene muscle, musculus scalenus anticus.