Scalene muscles #muscles #anatomy | Dr. Ishtiaque Arafat

The scalene muscles are a group of three paired muscles that are located in the lateral compartment of the neck. Originating from the anterior or posterior tubercles of the cervical vertebrae, these muscles insert into anatomical features of the first or second ribs. On each side of the neck, you’ll find the following scalene muscles: anterior scalene, middle scalene, and posterior scalene. Animation @anatomy.app #osteopathy #anatomy | Bradley Blair Osteopath

The scalene muscles are three paired muscles that form the lateral compartment of the neck. As you can see in the video, when contracting on both sides, the scalene muscles allow neck flexion. When these muscles contract only on one side, they provide lateral flexion of the neck to the ipsilateral (same) side. Additionally, the scalene muscles are known as the accessory inspiration muscles, and they elevate the first and second ribs. | Bradley Blair Osteopath