Scalene tubercle
The scalene tubercle is a small projection that runs along the medial border of the first rib between two grooves, which travel anteriorly for the subclavian vein and posteriorly for the subclavian artery. It projects outward medially and is the site of insertion for scalenus anterior.[1]
| Scalene tubercle | |
|---|---|
 First rib. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Tuberculum musculi scaleni anterioris |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
See also
- Scalene muscle
- first rib
References
- Phillippe, Dartvelle (2006). "Anterior Approach to Superior Sulcus Tumors". Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 11 (2): 154. doi:10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2006.05.002.
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