Levator Scapulae
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| Levator Scapulae | |
|---|---|
| Muscle Type | |
| Origin | Transverse process of first four cervical vertebrae |
| Insertion | Medial border of scapula, between superior angle and root of spine |
| Action | Origin fixed: Scapula elevation, assistance with rotation so that glenoid cavity faces caudally.
Insertion fixed (unilateral): neck lateral flexion and rotation towards same side. Insertion fixed (bilateral): Neck extension |
| Synergists | |
| Antagonists | |
| Spinal innervation | C3, C4, C5 |
| Peripheral Innervation | Dorsal Scapular Nerve |
| Vasculature | |
