Scalene tubercle explained

Scalene tubercle
Latin:	tuberculum musculi scaleni anterioris

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]}

See also

• Scalene muscle
• first rib

Notes and References

1. Phillippe . Dartvelle . 2006 . Anterior Approach to Superior Sulcus Tumors . Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 11 . 2 . 154 . 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2006.05.002 . free .
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. 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.08.015. 0161-4754.