scalenus

[ skey-lee-nuhs ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural sca·le·ni [skey-, lee, -nahy].

1. any of three muscles on each side of the neck, the action of which raises the first and second ribs in respiration and assists in bending the neck to one side.

scalenus

/ skeɪ-; skəˈliːnəs /

noun

1. anatomy any one of the three muscles situated on each side of the neck extending from the cervical vertebrae to the first or second pair of ribs

Word History and Origins

Origin of scalenus¹

1695–1705; < New Latin, Late Latin. See scalene

Word History and Origins

Origin of scalenus¹

C18: from New Latin; see scalene

Example Sentences

The lowest cord of the brachial plexus lies immediately behind the artery, between it and the middle scalenus.

From Project Gutenberg

The subclavian vein is generally quite safe, running in front of the scalenus anticus, and at a lower level.

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Liston cut through the outer portion of the scalenus with success for an idiopathic aneurism.

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