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        | ant tubercles of trans processes of CIII to CVI
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        | Anterior scalene: insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | scalene tubercle upper surface of rib I |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | elevates rib I, flexes & rotates vert column
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 | Definition 
 
        | post tubercles of trans processes of CII to CVII
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        | Middle scalene: insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | upper surface of rib I behind subclavian groove |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | elevates rib I together: flexes neck
 alone: flex cervical column laterally
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        | Posterior scalene: origin |  | Definition 
 
        | post tubercles of trans processes of CIV to CVI
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        | Posterior scalene: insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Posterior scalene: action |  | Definition 
 
        | elevates rib II; together: flex neck
 alone: flex cervical column laterally
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