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Scalenus Anticus Syndrome

See Also
1. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Mechanism
1. Neurovascular compression
  1. Compression between Anterior and Middle Scalenes
2. Cervical rib absent
  1. Contrast with Cervical Rib Syndrome
Symptoms
1. See Cervical Rib Syndrome
Signs
1. Adson's Test
2. Costoclavicular Maneuver
3. Wright's Test
4. Sensory and Motor Exam

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