Scalene tubercle

The scalene tubercle is a small projection that runs along the medial border of the first rib between two grooves, which travel anteriorly for the subclavian artery and posteriorly for the subclavian vein. It projects outward medially, and is the site of insertion for scalenus anterior.[1][2]

Scalene tubercle
First rib.
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Identifiers
LatinTuberculum musculi scaleni anterioris
TA98A02.3.02.015
FMA76639
Anatomical terms of bone

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References

  1. Phillippe, Dartvelle (2006). "Anterior Approach to Superior Sulcus Tumors". Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 11 (2): 154. doi:10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2006.05.002.
  2. Olinger, Anthony B.; Homier, Phillip (October 2010). "Functional Anatomy of Human Scalene Musculature: Rotation of the Cervical Spine". Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 33 (8): 594–602. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.08.015. ISSN 0161-4754.
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