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Which part of the neck does the scalene muscles form part of?
Which part of the neck does the scalene muscles form part of?
What is the function of the anterior scalene muscle?
What is the function of the anterior scalene muscle?
Which muscles act as accessory muscles of respiration?
Which muscles act as accessory muscles of respiration?
What is the insertion point of the middle scalene muscle?
What is the insertion point of the middle scalene muscle?
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Which muscle is sometimes present behind the lower portion of the anterior scalene?
Which muscle is sometimes present behind the lower portion of the anterior scalene?
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What is the innervation for the anterior scalene muscle?
What is the innervation for the anterior scalene muscle?
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Which muscle performs anterior flexion of the neck upon bilateral contraction?
Which muscle performs anterior flexion of the neck upon bilateral contraction?
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Where does the anterior scalene muscle originate from?
Where does the anterior scalene muscle originate from?
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What is a notable function of Sibson's muscle (Scalenus minimus)?
What is a notable function of Sibson's muscle (Scalenus minimus)?
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Which muscle originates from the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C2-C7?
Which muscle originates from the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C2-C7?
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To which rib does the posterior scalene muscle attach?
To which rib does the posterior scalene muscle attach?
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Which muscle is responsible for the lateral flexion of the neck when contracted ipsilaterally?
Which muscle is responsible for the lateral flexion of the neck when contracted ipsilaterally?
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Which arteries supply blood to the scalene muscles?
Which arteries supply blood to the scalene muscles?
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Which important anatomical structures pass between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
Which important anatomical structures pass between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
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What syndrome involves compression of the brachial plexus and subclavian vessels between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
What syndrome involves compression of the brachial plexus and subclavian vessels between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
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Which syndrome involves respiratory distress due to compression of the subclavian artery and vein between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
Which syndrome involves respiratory distress due to compression of the subclavian artery and vein between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
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"Cooper's syndrome" is associated with which clinical condition?
"Cooper's syndrome" is associated with which clinical condition?
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Which syndrome is associated with compression of the subclavian artery and vein between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
Which syndrome is associated with compression of the subclavian artery and vein between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
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Which muscle performs elevation of the second rib and ipsilateral lateral flexion of the neck?
Which muscle performs elevation of the second rib and ipsilateral lateral flexion of the neck?
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Which clinical condition involves respiratory distress due to compression of the subclavian artery and vein between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
Which clinical condition involves respiratory distress due to compression of the subclavian artery and vein between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
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