Muscle Palpation - Anterior Scalene

Muscle Palpation - Anterior Scalene This is a detail, step by step, description on how to palpate anterior scalene muscle by Keith Bootsma, RMT. If you like what you watch, please consider supporting our channel by subscribing. Also don't forget to like and share this video, it helps us tremendously. Leave us a comment as well if you have the time! Thank you very much! Origin: Transverse Processes of C3 – C6 Insertion: Scalene Tubercle on the 1st Rib Functions: 1- Flexion of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints 2- Lateral Flexion of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints 3- Contralateral Rotation of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints 4- Elevation of the 1st Rib (During Deep Inhalation) Nerve: Ventral Rami of Cervical Nerves C3 – C6