9/9 Scalenes

The three scalenes are sandwiched between the ___ & the anterior flap of the ___ on the ___, lateral neck.

Sternocleidmastoid

The three scalenes are sandwiched between the Sternocleidmastoid & the anterior flap of the ___ on the ___, lateral neck.

Trapezius

The three scalenes are sandwiched between the Sternocleidmastoid & the anterior flap of the trapezius on the ___, lateral neck.

Anterior

The fibers begin at the side of the ___ ___, dive underneath the ___, attach to the ___ & ___ ribs.

Cervical vertebrae

The fibers begin at the side of the cervical vertebrae, dive underneath the ___, attach to the ___ & ___ ribs.

Clavicle

The fibers begin at the side of the cervical vertebrae, dive underneath the clavicle, attach to the ___ & ___ ribs.

First

The fibers begin at the side of the cervical vertebrae, dive underneath the clavicle, attach to the first & ___ ribs.

Second

During normal inhalation the scalenes preform the vital task of ___ the upper ribs.

Elevating

The ___ scalene lies partially tucked beneath the Sternocleidmastoid.

Anterior

The ___ scalene is slightly larger & lies lateral to the anterior scalene.

Middle

The smaller ___ scalene is located between the middle scalene & Levator scapula.

Posterior

The ___ scalene is positioned ___ than the other scalenes.

Posterior

The posterior scalene is positioned ___ than the other scalenes.

Deeper

All scalenes unilaterally ( with the ribs fixed, ___ ___ the head & neck to the same side.

Laterally flex

They ___ the head and neck to the opposite side.

Rotate

They bilaterally ___ the ribs during inhalation & flex the head and neck.

Elevate

They bilaterally elevate the ribs during inhalation & ___ the head and neck.

Flex