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scalenus

noun

any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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skəˈliː.nəs

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noun

  1. any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing

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