Definitions for scalenus

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scalenus sca·le·nus

Spelling: [skey-lee-nuh s]

IPA: /skeɪˈli nəs/

Scalenus is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 279 anagrams from letters in scalenus (acelnssu).

Definitions for scalenus

noun

1. any of three muscles on each side of the neck, the action of which raises the first and second ribs in respiration and assists in bending the neck to one side.

Origin of scalenus

1695-1705; New Latin, Late Latin. See scalene

Examples for scalenus

The subclavian vein is generally quite safe, running in front of the scalenus anticus, and at a lower level.

Liston cut through the outer portion of the scalenus with success for an idiopathic aneurism.