Anterior Scalene Technique The anterior scalene muscles run from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third through sixth cervical vertebrae to the first rib. With the other scalene muscles, they laterally flex the head and neck to the same side with the ribs fixed and rotate the head and neck to the opposite side. Bilaterally the scalenes elevate the ribs during inhalation and the anterior scalene flexes the head and neck. In this video demonstration, Erik shows one techniq

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

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