scalene muscles
Meaning
Scalene muscles are three neck muscles that run from the cervical spine to the first two ribs. They help bend and rotate the neck and assist breathing by elevating the ribs. When tight or irritated, they can contribute to neck, shoulder, or arm pain.
Synonyms
pectoralis minor
sternothyroid
cricothyroid
mylohyoid
geniohyoid
stylohyoid
omohyoid
sternohyoid
thyrohyoid