Scalenus Medius/Rotation of the Neck Opposite Side

Muscle: Scalenus Medius

Joint Location: Neck

Action: Rotation of the neck opposite side

Origin, Insertion, Action	Muscle
Origin: Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C2-7 Insertion: Superior aspect of 1st rib Action: Lateral flexion of the neck; Rotation of the neck, opposite side
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Agonist Muscles: Scalenus Anterior, Scalenus Posterior, Upper Trapezius	Agonist Muscles: Semispinalis Cervicis, Cervical Multifidus, Cervical Rotators, Sternocleidomastoid

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