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What is the primary action of the Levator Scapulae muscle?
What is the primary action of the Levator Scapulae muscle?
- Retracts the scapula
- Rotates the scapula
- Depresses the scapula
- Elevates the scapula (correct)
Where does the Levator Scapulae originate?
Where does the Levator Scapulae originate?
- Medial border of the scapula
- Inferior angle of the scapula
- Roman spine
- Transverse processes of C1–C4 (correct)
Which nerve innervates the Levator Scapulae?
Which nerve innervates the Levator Scapulae?
- Suprascapular nerve
- Median nerve
- Thoracodorsal nerve
- Dorsal scapular nerve (correct)
Where does the Levator Scapulae insert on the skeleton?
Where does the Levator Scapulae insert on the skeleton?
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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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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