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Gaillard F, Scalene triangle. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 22 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-71899
The scalene triangle (also known as the interscalene triangle ) is located laterally at the root of the neck and is the space through which the roots and trunks of the brachial plexus and the third part of the subclavian artery exit the neck. 1
Its anterior edge is formed by the scalenus anterior muscle , its posterior wall by the scalenus medius muscle and its base by the first rib. 1
It should not be confused with the colliscalene triangle located medial to the scalenus anterior muscle.
The brachial plexus is usually related to the scalene muscles in which of the following ways?
1. Sandra Rusnak-Smith, Marilyn Moffat, Elaine Rosen. Anatomical Variations of the Scalene Triangle: Dissection of 10 Cadavers. (2001) Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 31 (2): 70-80. doi:10.2519/jospt.2001.31.2.70 - Pubmed
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