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Scalene Muscles are three muscle groups located in the deep layer of the neck that function in movement of the upper ribs, lateral flexion of the neck, and respiratory support. They are classified as anterior (scalenus anterior), middle (scalenus medius), and posterior (scalenus posterior). A fourth variant, scalenus minimus, may occasionally be present. Anatomical Structure Morphology and Attachment Points The scalene muscles consist of three primary muscles located laterally in the neck, origi