Which group of muscles elevates the first two ribs and flexes and rotates the neck?
A) the spinalis
B) the iliocostalis
C) the scalenes
D) the splenius

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The scalenes are a group of three muscles (anterior, middle, and posterior) that elevate the first two ribs during inhalation and assist in flexing and rotating the neck. The spinalis, iliocostalis, and splenius muscles are not primarily involved in these actions.

Which Group of Muscles Elevates the First Two Ribs and Flexes