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Meaning of SCALENUS

Pronunciation:  skey'leenus

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 Definition: [n]  any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
 
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 Synonyms: musculus scalenus, scalene muscle
 
 See Also: skeletal muscle

 

 

 

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