This video showcases how the scalene muscles contribute to various neck movements. When these muscles contract on both sides, they enable neck flexion. When the scalene muscles contract only on one side, they allow lateral flexion of the neck to the same (ipsilateral) side.
These muscles are also known as accessory inspiration muscles. At the end of the video, you can see how they elevate the first and second ribs during inspiration.
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