is scalenus a deep muscle
DESCRIPTION. Scalenus anterior is one three deep muscles in the scalene group. ORIGIN. Scalenus anterior originates from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae. Cervical Spine Muscles Scalenes chiropractor 3D animation.DESCRIPTION. Scalenus medius is one three deep muscles in the scalene group. ORIGIN. Scalenus medius originates from the transverse process of the axis and the front of the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the lower five cervical vertebrae.ervical Spine Muscles Scalenes chiropractor 3D animation. INSERTION. Scalenus anterior inserts onto the scalene tubercle on the inner border of the first rib, and to a ridge on the upper surface of the rib, anterior to the groove for the subclavian artery.