middle scalene muscle

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What does middle scalene muscle mean?

A muscle arising from the transverse processes of the lower six cervical vertebrae, inserting on the upper surface of the first rib, and functioning to bend the neck forward and laterally and to rotate it to the side.

Where does middle scalene muscle come from?

Calque of Latin musculus scalenus medius.

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