musculus_scalenus | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing | |
Synonyms: | scalene_muscle scalenus | |
Related terms: | skeletal_muscle | |
Similar spelling: |
musculus_sartorius musculus_tibialis musculus_anconeus musculus_trapezius musculus_deltoideus musculus_temporalis musculus_pectoralis musculus_buccinator musculoskeletal |