Preferred Label : scalenus anterior;
Uberon definition : The Scalenus anterior (Scalenus anticus), also known as anterior scalene muscle, lies
deeply at the side of the neck, behind the Sternocleidomastoideus. It arises from
the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and
sixth cervical vertebrC&, and descending, almost vertically, is inserted by a narrow,
flat tendon into the scalene tubercle on the inner border of the first rib, and into
the ridge on the upper surface of the rib in front of the subclavian groove.;
Uberon synonym : anterior scalene;
Uberon related term : scalenus anterior muscle; scalenus anticus;
Origin ID : 0008622;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
The Scalenus anterior (Scalenus anticus), also known as anterior scalene muscle, lies
deeply at the side of the neck, behind the Sternocleidomastoideus. It arises from
the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and
sixth cervical vertebrC&, and descending, almost vertically, is inserted by a narrow,
flat tendon into the scalene tubercle on the inner border of the first rib, and into
the ridge on the upper surface of the rib in front of the subclavian groove.
