987 reactions | 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 | Facebook

The scalene muscles are a group of three paired muscles located in the lateral aspect of the neck: anterior, middle, and posterior scalenes. They originate from the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae and insert onto the first and second ribs. The anterior and middle scalenes attach to the first rib, while the posterior scalene inserts on the second rib. Functionally, the scalenes assist in elevating the ribs during forced inspiration, playing a role in breathing. They also contribute