Medical Definition of Scalenus medius
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Origin, costotransverse lamellae of transverse processes of second to sixth cervical vertebrae; insertion, first rib posterior to subclavian artery; action, raises first rib; nerve supply, cervical plexus.
Synonym: musculus scalenus medius, middle scalene muscle.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scalenus Medius
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