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They originate from the transverse processes from the cervical vertebrae of C2 to C7 and insert onto the first and second ribs. Thus they are called the lateral vertebral muscles.
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Is the sternocledomastoid muscle superficial or deep?
It depends on what you are comparing it to. It is deep to the skin and platysma. And it is superficial to the scalenes.
Where do Schwannomas originate?
Schwannomas originate in the Schwann cells
Where do light waves originate?
Light waves originate from vibrating electrons.
What is the originate of earthquake?
Its epicentre
Where did iron originate?
Where ever it did
What muscle elevates the first two ribs?
scalenes
What are The principle flexors of the neck?
sternocleidomastoid and three scalenes
The primary muscles involved in torticollis are?
levator scapula, scalenes, and esg's
Is the sternocledomastoid muscle superficial or deep?
It depends on what you are comparing it to. It is deep to the skin and platysma. And it is superficial to the scalenes.
What is antagonist muscle to scalene?
Sternocleidomastoid and the Scalenes are Synergists, which mean that they work together to provide the same movements (flexion, rotation and lateral flexion of the head and neck)An Antagonist is a muscle that does the opposite movements. In this case, Antagonists of the Scalenes would be your posterior neck muscles, such as:Upper TrapeziusSplenius CapitusSplenius CervicisSemispinalis Capitis, etc
How would massage help torticollis?
Torticollis or "wry neck" is spasm of the sternocleidomastoid. You would massage the SCM along with the scalenes, trapezius, and splenius muscles.
What are the muscles involved when you take a deep breath?
The muscles of assisted inhalation are the external intercostal muscles, pectoral minor, and scalenes. The main muscle of respiration is the diaphragm.
What are the actions from the constructions in respiratory muscles?
Muscles of inspiration include: diaphragm, scalenes, pectoralis minor, and external intercostals. The muscles of expiration include: abdominals and internal intercostals.
What are the muscles known as neurovascular entrappers?
Scalene muscles(anterior & middle fibers) can entrap the lower trunk of the brachial plexus, causing neuropraxia of ulnar nerve
Where does the velociraptor originate from?
they originate from chine
Where did Zoroastianism originate?
where did zoroastrianism originate
Where do puppets originate from?
It is said that puppets originate from India, but no one actually knows where they originate from!
