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scalenes
Anatomy
Origin:
• Anterior: Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae C3-C6
• Medial: Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae C2-C7
• Posterior: Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae C5-C6
Insertion:
• Anterior: 1st rib
• Medial: 1st rib
• Posterior: 2nd rib
Major Arteries:
• Ascending cervical artery
• Branch of inferior thyroid artery
Neural Innervation:
• Cervical nerves C3-C8
Physiology
Concentric Functions:
• Flexion & rotation of the (cervical spine) neck
• Accelerates lateral flexion of the (cervical spine) neck
Eccentric Functions:
• Decelerates lateral flexion of cervical spine, cervical rotation &
extension
Isometric Function:
• Dynamic stabilization of the spine during functional movements
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