scalenus minimus (Albinus' muscle, Sibson's muscle)

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Introduction

An occasional independent muscle between the scalenus anterior & scalenus medius, with same action & innervation.

Action

raises 1st rib

Innervation

cervical plexus

More general terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995