The Scalenes Originate on the First and Second Ribs and Insert

question 58

True/False

The scalenes originate on the first and second ribs and insert on the third through sixth thoracic vertebrae.

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Definitions:

Serial Casting

A medical technique involving the use of successive casts to gradually stretch contracted muscles or correct deformities.

Venous Stasis

A condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually in the legs, contributing to swelling, pain, and potentially blood clots.

Skin Traction

A method used in orthopedics to apply a pulling force to a limb or other part of the body using adhesive materials or devices attached to the skin.