Posterior scalene muscle Musculus scalenus posterior

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Muscle Facts

Originates at

Posterior tubercle of transverse process C5-C7

Inserts at

Second rib

Innervated by

Brachial plexus

Bends laterally

Neck

Ventrally flexes

Neck

Elevates

Second rib

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