Posterior Scalene

Summary Information: Posterior Scalene

Posterior Scalene: The posterior scalene is a paired muscle located in the neck. The posterior scalene originates on cervical vertebrae C-5 and C-6 and inserts on the second and/or third rib. The posterior scalene has a variety of actions, including elevating the ribs during respiration and flexing the neck to the side. It is innervated by the ventral rami.

Conditions that can afflict the posterior scalene include whiplash, myalga, rupture, tears, strains, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Posterior Scalene

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Posterior Scalene:

• Ribs
• Ventral rami
• Vertebrae
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Posterior Scalene

The following conditions are related to the organ: Posterior Scalene:

• Whiplash
• Myalga
• Ruptures
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Other Names: Posterior Scalene

The following are other names for the organ: Posterior Scalene:

• Scalenus posterior

Sub Parts: Posterior Scalene

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Posterior Scalene:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Posterior Scalene

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Posterior Scalene:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Tingling or numbness to extremities
• Headache
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises

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Posterior Scalene: Related Topics

• Posterior

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