Muscles of the Neck and Back that move the Vertebral Column

Question 1

Anterior scalene

Answer 1

O- Transverse processes of third through sixth cervical vertebrae [Anterior tubercles]

I-First rib

A- Unilaterally: With the ribs fixed, laterally flex the head and neck to the same side
Rotate head and neck to the opposite side
Bilaterally: Elevate the ribs during inhalation
Flex the head and neck

N- C3, 4-8

Question 2

Middle scalene

Answer 2

O-Transverse processes of second through seventh cervical vertebrae [posterior tubercles]

I-First rib

A-Unilaterally: With the ribs fixed, laterally flex the head and neck to the same side
Rotate head and neck to the opposite side
Bilaterally: Elevate the ribs during inhalation

N-C3, 4-8

Question 3

Posterior scalene

Answer 3

O-Transverse processes of sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae [posterior tubercles]

I-Second rib

A-Unilaterally: With the ribs fixed,laterally flex the head and neck to the same side
Rotate head and neck to the opposite side
Bilaterally: Elevate the ribs during inhalation

N-C3, 4-8