Which of the following muscles elevates the first two ribs when the cervical attachments are relatively fixed?

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The scalene muscles, which include the anterior, middle, and posterior scalenes, are responsible for elevating the first two ribs when the cervical attachments are relatively fixed. The sternocleidomastoid, splenius capitis, and multifidus do not play a significant role in rib elevation.

Which of the Following Muscles Elevates the First Two Ribs