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sca·lene mus·cle

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. scalenus, scalene muscle, musculus scalenusnoun

    any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing

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  1. scalene musclenoun

    any of the three pairs of muscles on each side of the neck that are involved in moving the neck, and in breathing

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  1. scalene muscle

    A scalene muscle is a group of three pairs of muscles present in the lateral part of the neck, namely the anterior, middle, and posterior scalene muscles. They contribute to various actions including bending the neck to the side, rotation of the neck, and assist in the process of respiration by elevating the first and second ribs.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scalene muscle in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scalene muscle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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