scalenus (n)
scalene muscle (n)
musculus scalenus (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib
def involved in moving the neck and in breathing
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Hypernym skeletal muscle, striated muscle
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) scalene → scalene muscle
Hyponym skeletal muscle, striated muscle

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