Definition of: scalene

(skā′lēn, skā·lēn′) adjective
1. Geom. a Having no two sides equal: said of a triangle. b Having the axis inclined to the base: said of a cone or cylinder.
2. Anat. Designating one of several deeply placed muscles attached to the cervical vertebrae and first and second ribs and acting to flex or bend the neck. Also sca·le·nous (skā·lē′nəs). [<LL scalenus <Gk. skalēnos uneven]