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scalenus

scalenus

9.9
A neck muscle that helps move the head and lift the top ribs when breathing
  • noun
  • /ˈskeɪlɪnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : escaleno
  • The scalenus group assists with elevating the first and second ribs during deep inhalation.

Examples

  • Tension in the scalenus muscles can lead to neck pain and restricted movement.

  • The physical therapist explained exercises to strengthen the scalenus for better postural support.

  • The scalenus muscles help with neck movement.

  • The scaleni are important for breathing.

  • Tension in the scalenus muscles can lead to neck pain and restricted movement.

  • The scalenus group assists with elevating the first and second ribs during deep inhalation.

  • The physical therapist explained exercises to strengthen the scalenus for better postural support.

Synonyms

scalene muscle
vsscalenus
  • Specialized
7.7

A muscle on the side of the neck that moves the neck and helps you breathe

is the same idea but given in Latin form
musculus scalenus
vsscalenus
  • Specialized
9.8

A neck muscle that connects neck bones to the first two ribs and helps breathing and head movement

is broader, not limited to exactly four paired muscles

Compounds

musculus scalenus
  • Specialized
9.8

A neck muscle that connects neck bones to the first two ribs and helps breathing and head movement

scalenus syndrome
  • Specialized
9.6

Pain, numbness, and poor blood flow in the shoulder or arm from a tight neck muscle

Surface Forms

scalenus singular
scaleni plural

Etymology

Scalenus comes from the Greek word skalenos, which means 'uneven'. It shares the same root as the English word scalene, a triangle with sides of different lengths, so you can remember that the scalenus muscles in the neck are not all the same length and help lift different ribs and move the neck.