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What is the primary action of the Levator Scapulae muscle?
What is the primary action of the Levator Scapulae muscle?
Where does the Levator Scapulae originate?
Where does the Levator Scapulae originate?
Which nerve innervates the Levator Scapulae?
Which nerve innervates the Levator Scapulae?
Where does the Levator Scapulae insert on the skeleton?
Where does the Levator Scapulae insert on the skeleton?
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Which spinal nerves contribute to the innervation of the Levator Scapulae?
Which spinal nerves contribute to the innervation of the Levator Scapulae?
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Flashcards
Levator Scapulae
Levator Scapulae
A muscle that elevates the scapula.
Origin of Levator Scapulae
Origin of Levator Scapulae
Transverse processes of vertebrae C1–C4.
Insertion of Levator Scapulae
Insertion of Levator Scapulae
Superior medial border of the scapula.
Action of Levator Scapulae
Action of Levator Scapulae
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Innervation of Levator Scapulae
Innervation of Levator Scapulae
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Study Notes
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- Origin: Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae C1 to C4.
- Insertion: Superior medial border of the scapula.
- Action: Elevates the scapula.
- Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve and spinal nerves C3 and C4.
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Test your knowledge on the levator scapulae muscle's anatomy, including its origin, insertion, action, and innervation. This quiz covers essential details that are crucial for understanding shoulder mechanics and muscular anatomy.
