scalenus

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Noun scalenus has 1 sense

scalenus, scalene muscle, musculus scalenus - any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
--₁ is a kind of skeletal muscle, striated muscle

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Scalenus

Definition:

Scalenus is a term that refers to a muscle group in the human body. It consists of three muscles - scalenus anterior, scalenus medius, and scalenus posterior - located in the neck region.

Parts of Speech:

Adjective
Noun

Senses:

Adjective:

1. Referring to an anatomical structure that is triangular in shape.

Noun:

1. Any of the three scalenus muscles located in the neck region.

Usages:

As an Adjective:

The scalenus triangle is an important anatomical landmark in the human body.

As a Noun:

The scalenus muscle assists in the movement of the neck.

Sample Sentences:

1. The scalenus muscle plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability of the neck.

2. The scalenus triangle can be easily identified in an X-ray image of the neck.

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