Where are the scalene muscles located?
The scalene muscles are a group of three paired muscles located in the neck, specifically on the sides of the cervical spine. They extend from the vertebrae in the neck to the first two ribs. The scalene muscles, named anterior, middle, and posterior, run diagonally from the side of the neck to the upper rib cage. These muscles play an essential role in various neck movements, including flexion, rotation, and lateral bending, and they also assist in breathing by elevating the ribs during inhalation.
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