(trigonometry) Having sides all unequal in length. / (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the scalene muscle.

(anatomy) Ellipsis of scalene muscle.. / (trigonometry) Ellipsis of scalene triangle..

plural of scalene

(geometry) A triangle having each of its three sides of different lengths.

(anatomy) Any of usually three deeply situated muscles on each side of the neck of which each extends from the transverse processes of two or more cervical vertebrae to the first or second rib.

plural of scalene muscle

plural of scalene triangle

(anatomy) A muscle arising from the transverse processes of the lower six cervical vertebrae, inserting on the upper surface of the first rib, and functioning to bend the neck forward and laterally and to rotate it to the side.

(anatomy) A muscle arising from the transverse processes of the fourth to sixth cervical vertebrae, inserting on the outer surface of the second rib, and functioning to raise the second rib and to bend and slightly rotate the neck.

(anatomy) A muscle arising from the transverse processes of the third to sixth cervical vertebrae, inserting on the scalene tubercle of the first rib, and functioning to bend the neck forward and laterally and to rotate it to the side.